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Melvin Goes to Dinner

Melvin Goes to Dinner

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Melvin Goes to Dinner

"Sex, religion, infidelity, fetishes, ghosts... and that's just the appetizer."

2003

1h 24m

5.4(37 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

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Michael Blieden

Michael Blieden

Melvin

Stephanie Courtney

Stephanie Courtney

Alex

Matt Price

Matt Price

Joey

Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch

Sarah

Kathleen Roll

Waitress

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Leslie

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Hostess

Jacqueline Heinze

Jacqueline Heinze

Rita

Laura Kightlinger

Laura Kightlinger

Laura

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Vesa

Creative team

Directed by: Bob Odenkirk
Written by: Michael Blieden
Produced by: Naomi Odenkirk
DJ Paul

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