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Diner
“Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.”
6.8 / 10• 1982• 1h 50m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Cast & Crew
Steve Guttenberg
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Lead
Daniel Stern
Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Mickey Rourke
Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin Bacon
Timothy Fenwick Jr.
Tim Daly
William 'Billy' Howard
Ellen Barkin
Beth Schreiber
Paul Reiser
Modell
KD
Kathryn Dowling
Barbara
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Barry Levinson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Diner is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
