Fun Mom Dinner
Four preschool-connected mothers turn a supposedly harmless dinner into a messy, liberating night of friendship and rediscovered identity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- bawdy
- sincere
- witty
- girls night
- casual comedy night
What critics said
Critics found the female ensemble chemistry appealing but broadly considered the script thin, overexplained, and less funny than its premise promised.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emily, Kate, Melanie, and Jamie use their dinner together to reconnect with selves eclipsed by marriage and motherhood.
The planned fun mom dinner takes an unexpected turn and becomes the group's shared journey toward renewed confidence.
The four mothers bond through frank discussions, alcohol-fueled misbehavior, and comic revelations about their lives.
The characters are connected through their children's preschool class and begin from the constrained routines of family life.
Films like Fun Mom Dinner, and why
Bad Moms
female ensemble comedy about mothers reclaiming personal freedom through an unexpectedly unruly night
Bridesmaids
women-centered friendship comedy balancing domestic pressures with bawdy escapism
Girls Trip
adult ensemble comedy using a social outing to explore friendship, marriage, and dissatisfaction
Moms' Night Out
parenthood-focused comedy about women pushing back against restrictive expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Alethea Jones
- Release Date
- 2017-08-04
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (235)
Cast
- Katie Aselton
- Toni Collette
- Bridget Everett
- Molly Shannon
- Adam Scott
- Rob Huebel
- Adam Levine
- Paul Rust
- Paul Rudd
- David Wain
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fun Mom Dinner about?
- Four preschool-connected mothers turn a supposedly harmless dinner into a messy, liberating night of friendship and rediscovered identity.
- What is Fun Mom Dinner like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fun Mom Dinner as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Fun Mom Dinner violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fun Mom Dinner.
- What did critics think of Fun Mom Dinner?
- Critics found the female ensemble chemistry appealing but broadly considered the script thin, overexplained, and less funny than its premise promised.
- Which films are like Fun Mom Dinner?
- Films with a similar feel include Bad Moms, Bridesmaids, Girls Trip, and Moms' Night Out.
- How long is Fun Mom Dinner?
- Fun Mom Dinner runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fun Mom Dinner?
- In United States, Fun Mom Dinner is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
