Late for Dinner (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, Late for Dinner is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by W.D. Richter, running about 99 minutes. “This could be magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young men, one in need of medical attention, are cryogenically frozen in the early 1960s. The two are preoccupied with the fact that the police are pursuing them to realise what they are doing. The next thing they know is that they are in a strange new world (thirty years on).
Who’s in it. Late for Dinner stars Peter Berg as Frank Lovegren, Brian Wimmer as Willie Husband, Marcia Gay Harden as Joy Husband and Cassy Friel as Little Jessica Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Late for Dinner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Late for Dinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Late for Dinner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Late for Dinner (1991)?
- In US, Late for Dinner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Late for Dinner worth watching?
- Late for Dinner holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Late for Dinner?
- Late for Dinner stars Peter Berg, Brian Wimmer, Marcia Gay Harden, Cassy Friel and Peter Gallagher.
- When was Late for Dinner released?
- Late for Dinner was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.