The Dinner Game (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. The idea is simple: each person has to bring along an idiot. The one who brings the most spectacular idiot wins the prize. Tonight, Brochant is ecstatic. He has found a gem. The ultimate idiot, “A world champion idiot!”. What Brochant doesn’t know is that Pignon is a real jinx, a past master in the art of bringing on catastrophes...
Rated NR • 1998 • 1h 20m
The Dinner Game is a French dialogue-driven farce whose rating is driven by mature themes and language rather than violence or sex. The plot, centered on a publisher named Pierre Brochant whose cruel plan to mock an unsuspecting guest backfires, is propelled by discussions of marital infidelity, deception, and casual cruelty. Parents should be aware of moderate profanity, including several uses of "f--k" and other insults based on the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Dinner Game appropriate for kids?
The Dinner Game is a French dialogue-driven farce whose rating is driven by mature themes and language rather than violence or sex. The plot, centered on a publisher named Pierre Brochant whose cruel plan to mock an unsuspecting guest backfires, is propelled by discussions of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Dinner Game
What happens in The Dinner Game, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Dinner Game
While there is no nudity or sexual activity, the plot revolves around infidelity. Pierre has a mistress, Marlène, who is described as a "nymphomaniac" and who Pignon accidentally calls. Pierre's wife Christine leaves him upon discovering his affair. A painting with brief female nudity is visible in the background of one scene.
Violence and gore in The Dinner Game
This category is nearly absent. The film is a farce, not an action movie. A main character, Pierre, suffers a debilitating but comically-portrayed back injury early on. A car accident involving his wife is discussed, but it happens off-screen and she is shown to be mostly unharmed.
Language in The Dinner Game
Moderate. According to a detailed breakdown on IMDb, the subtitles contain about four uses of the "f-word", along with words like "s--t", "ass", "hell", and "damn". The central premise involves repeatedly calling François an "idiot", and a character uses the dated and offensive slur "retard".
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Dinner Game
Substance use is mild and incidental. Characters drink wine socially during conversations in the apartment. At one point, Pierre takes pain medication for his back injury and drinks alcohol with it, and is advised against mixing them.
Mature themes in The Dinner Game
Thematic content is the strongest element. The central premise is based on the casual cruelty of a group of wealthy men who mock others for sport. The film explores themes of infidelity, deception, tax evasion, and the consequences of arrogance. The emotional toll of these actions on the characters drives the entire narrative, though always through a comedic lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dinner Game appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Dinner Game is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The Dinner Game is a French dialogue-driven farce whose rating is driven by mature themes and language rather than violence or sex. The plot, centered on a publisher named Pierre Brochant whose cruel plan to mock an…
What age rating does The Dinner Game have?
The Dinner Game is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Dinner Game about?
The Dinner Game is a French dialogue-driven farce whose rating is driven by mature themes and language rather than violence or sex. The plot, centered on a publisher named Pierre Brochant whose cruel plan to mock an unsuspecting guest backfires, is propelled by discussions of marital infidelity, deception, and casual…
Is there sex or nudity in The Dinner Game?
While there is no nudity or sexual activity, the plot revolves around infidelity. Pierre has a mistress, Marlène, who is described as a "nymphomaniac" and who Pignon accidentally calls. Pierre's wife Christine leaves him upon discovering his affair. A…
How violent is The Dinner Game?
This category is nearly absent. The film is a farce, not an action movie. A main character, Pierre, suffers a debilitating but comically-portrayed back injury early on. A car accident involving his wife is discussed, but it happens off-screen and she is shown…
Is the language in The Dinner Game appropriate for kids?
Moderate. According to a detailed breakdown on IMDb, the subtitles contain about four uses of the "f-word", along with words like "s--t", "ass", "hell", and "damn". The central premise involves repeatedly calling François an "idiot", and a character uses the…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Dinner Game?
Substance use is mild and incidental. Characters drink wine socially during conversations in the apartment. At one point, Pierre takes pain medication for his back injury and drinks alcohol with it, and is advised against mixing them.
What mature themes appear in The Dinner Game?
Thematic content is the strongest element. The central premise is based on the casual cruelty of a group of wealthy men who mock others for sport. The film explores themes of infidelity, deception, tax evasion, and the consequences of arrogance. The emotional…
How long is The Dinner Game?
The Dinner Game runs 80 minutes, directed by Francis Veber, released in 1998.
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