My Dinner with Andre

My Dinner with Andre

Directed by Louis Malle

Produced by The Andre Company, Saga Productions Inc.

1981112 min7.5 / 10

A philosophical two-character dialogue that mines profound meaning from the simple act of two friends reconnecting over dinner, balancing intellectual inquiry with genuine affection and wistfulness.

Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.

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  • Is My Dinner with Andre one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of films.

  • Is My Dinner with Andre violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is My Dinner with Andre scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is My Dinner with Andre sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is My Dinner with Andre easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does My Dinner with Andre end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity97

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Surprise71

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Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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