description Dinner for Schmucks Overview
Dinner for Schmucks is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Jay Roach. It adapts the 1998 French film *Le Dîner de Cons* by Francis Veber, centering on a dinner party with unusual guests and a particular challenge. The movie explores comedic scenarios involving a group of individuals attending an exclusive event.
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info Dinner for Schmucks Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2010 |
help Dinner for Schmucks FAQ
Is Dinner for Schmucks based on a French movie?
Yes. Jay Roach's 2010 film is an American adaptation of Francis Veber's 1998 French comedy Le Dîner de Cons. The English version keeps the cruel dinner-game idea but moves it into an American corporate setting. [Paramount](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/dinner-for-schmucks)
What is the challenge at the dinner in Dinner for Schmucks?
Tim must bring the most outrageous guest to his boss's monthly dinner, where the winner is the executive who brings the biggest buffoon. The guests are not honored guests in the normal sense, because the executives intend to ridicule them. [Paramount](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/dinner-for-schmucks)
Who are Barry and Tim?
Steve Carell plays Barry, a man who recreates famous art with stuffed mice, while Paul Rudd plays Tim, the ambitious executive who meets him. Tim initially sees Barry as a career opportunity before their evening spirals out of control. [Paramount](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/dinner-for-schmucks)
Who directed Dinner for Schmucks and how long is it?
Jay Roach directed the 2010 comedy, which has a listed running time of 114 minutes and a PG-13 rating. The screenplay is credited to David Guion and Michael Handelman. [Paramount](https://www.paramountpictures.com/movies/dinner-for-schmucks)
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