Melvin Goes to Dinner
Sex, religion, infidelity, fetishes, ghosts... and that's just the appetizer.
2003 | 84m | English
Popularity: 0.5 (history)
| Director: | Bob Odenkirk |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Michael Blieden |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 04, 2003 |
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| Director: | Bob Odenkirk |
| Writer: | Michael Blieden |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | schizophrenia, restaurant, fetish, dating |
| Production Companies | LeFoole Inc., Phyro-Giant Partners, Situation Films, Squaresville Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Blieden | Melvin |
| Stephanie Courtney | Alex |
| Matt Price | Joey |
| Annabelle Gurwitch | Sarah |
| Kathleen Roll | Waitress |
| Maura Tierney | Leslie |
| Jenna Fischer | Hostess |
| Jacqueline Heinze | Rita |
| Laura Kightlinger | Laura |
| Fred Armisen | Vesa |
| Jerry Minor | Solly |
| James Gunn | Scott |
| BJ Porter | Flight Attendant |
| Tucker Smallwood | Passenger |
| Jennifer Biederman | Child's Mom |
| Feridoon Asiani | Busboy |
| Sterling Fitzgerald | Woman at Seminar |
| David Cross | Seminar Leader |
| Rochelle Washington | Marsha |
| Susan Chuang | Kiko |
| Wendy Fowler | Stewardess (Melanie) |
| Scarlett Lam | Stewardess (Pamela) |
| Jason Nash | Bartender |
| Bob Odenkirk | Keith |
| Emma Biederman | Ben Franklin Girl |
| Anastasia Basil | Shushing Woman |
| Scott Aukerman | Policeman #1 |
| Ezra Faroque Khan | Child |
| Mercy Aguilar | Woman With Child |
| Scott Adsit | Man |
| Nate Odenkirk | Crying Boy |
| Don McEnery | Policeman #2 |
| Allan Havey | Husband |
| Melora Walters | Trenice (uncredited) |
| Jack Black | Mental Patient (uncredited) |
| Joel Huggins | Extra |
| Jim Zulevic | Extra |
| Steve Benaquist | Steve |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Alex Vendler | Cinematography |
| Michael Krantz | Production Design |
| Missy Parker | Set Decoration, Art Direction |
| Mayumi Murakami | Makeup & Hair |
| Alex Campbell | Line Producer |
| Averi Bell | Costume Design |
| Yuko Takahashi | Makeup & Hair Assistant |
| Michael Blieden | Theatre Play, Screenplay, Editor |
| Bob Odenkirk | Director |
| Michael Penn | Music |
| Steve Yedlin | Gaffer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jeff Sussman | Producer |
| Naomi Odenkirk | Producer |
| DJ Paul | Producer |
| Michael Blieden | Co-Producer |
| Bob Odenkirk | Co-Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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