

Melvin Goes to Dinner
2003-12-04 · 84 min · ★ 5.4
Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.
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- Directors
- Bob Odenkirk
- Production companies
- LeFoole Inc., Phyro-Giant Partners, Situation Films, Squaresville Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michael BliedenMelvin
Stephanie CourtneyAlex
Matt PriceJoey
Annabelle GurwitchSarah
Maura TierneyLeslie
Jenna FischerHostess
Jacqueline HeinzeRita
Laura KightlingerLaura
Fred ArmisenVesa
Jerry MinorSolly
James GunnScott
Tucker SmallwoodPassenger
Jennifer BiedermanChild's Mom
Sterling FitzgeraldWoman at Seminar
David CrossSeminar Leader
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