Diner

Apr 2, 1982

1h 50m

★ 6.8

Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

SLM Production Group

Diner Trailers

Cast

Edward 'Eddie' Simmons

Steve Guttenberg

Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber

Daniel Stern

Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell

Mickey Rourke

Timothy Fenwick Jr.

Kevin Bacon

William 'Billy' Howard

Tim Daly

Beth Schreiber

Ellen Barkin

Modell

Paul Reiser

Barbara

Kathryn Dowling

Bagel

Michael Tucker

Mrs. Simmons

Jessica James

Carol Heathrow

Colette Blonigan

Diane

Kelle Kipp

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