Dinner at Eight (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Dinner at Eight is a comedy and drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 111 minutes. “HERE IS THE SCREEN'S CLIMAX OF GLAMOR AND THRILL THAT RAN OVER A YEAR ON BROADWAY! THE STAGE SMASH NOW A SENSATIONAL FILM TRIUMPH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
Who’s in it. Dinner at Eight stars Marie Dressler as Carlotta Vance, John Barrymore as Larry Renault, Wallace Beery as Dan Packard and Jean Harlow as Kitty Packard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dinner at Eight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dinner at Eight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dinner at Eight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dinner at Eight (1933)?
- In US, Dinner at Eight is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dinner at Eight worth watching?
- Dinner at Eight holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight stars Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow and Lionel Barrymore.
- When was Dinner at Eight released?
- Dinner at Eight was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.