# My Dinner with Andre (1981)

> Two longtime friends turn an evening meal into a searching, witty argument about whether extraordinary experience can justify abandoning ordinary life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15084

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Louis Malle
- Cast: Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn, Jean Lenauer, Roy Butler, Cindy Lou Adkins
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082783/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intellectual, witty, contemplative, quiet evening, film discussion night

## Synopsis

An evening of deep conversation unfolds, revealing the complexities of life and human experience.

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