Content Warnings
- 🟢 20/100 Brief suggestive dialogue about relationships.
- 🟢 10/100 A character is seen drinking wine at dinner.
- 🟢 15/100 A character trips and falls in a comedic manner.
- 🟡 30/100 Mild profanity used in a comedic context.
- 🟡 50/100 Some stronger language used during an argument.
Details for Le dîner de cons (1998)
What is the plot of 'Le dîner de cons'?
'Le dîner de cons' (The Dinner Game) is a French comedy about a group of friends who organize a weekly 'dinner for idiots,' where each brings a guest they consider a fool to entertain the others. The story follows Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte), who invites François Pignon (Jacques Villeret), a seemingly simple-minded man, but the evening takes unexpected turns as Pignon's innocent mistakes wreak havoc on Brochant's life.
Who are the main actors in 'Le dîner de cons'?
The movie stars Thierry Lhermitte as Pierre Brochant, Jacques Villeret as François Pignon, Francis Huster as Juste Leblanc, and Daniel Prévost as Lucien Cheval.
Is 'Le dîner de cons' based on a play?
Yes, the movie is based on the play 'Le dîner de cons' by Francis Veber, who also directed the film adaptation. The play was first performed in 1993.
What awards did 'Le dîner de cons' win?
The film won the César Award for Best Actor (Jacques Villeret) in 1999 and was nominated for Best Film and Best Director (Francis Veber). It remains one of the most beloved French comedies of all time.
Is there an American remake of 'Le dîner de cons'?
Yes, the movie was remade in 2010 as 'Dinner for Schmucks,' starring Steve Carell and Paul Rudd. However, the original French version is widely regarded as the superior adaptation.
