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Diner

R1h 50m1982Barry Levinson
IMDb: 7.0/10Rotten: 90%Metacritic: 82/100
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"Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls."

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

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New Year's EveGambling DebtBaltimore, UsaDinerFake AccidentTwenty Something1950s

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What is Diner (1982) about?

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

Who stars in Diner?

Diner stars Steve Guttenberg (Edward 'Eddie' Simmons), Daniel Stern (Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber), Mickey Rourke (Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell), Kevin Bacon (Timothy Fenwick Jr.), Tim Daly (William 'Billy' Howard). The film was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Diner?

Diner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated R.

Is Diner worth watching?

Diner holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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