Welcome to the Dollhouse collides with Napoleon Dynamite - with an added dose of the endlessly quotable dialogue of Heathers - in Dinner in America - a DIY love letter to being authentically yourself, finding your voice, and being punk AF.

In a dreary Midwestern suburb, aggro punk rocker Simon finds himself on the run again after a bout of arson and a close call with the police. A chance encounter with the spirited and socially awkward Patty provides him a place to lay low. As the two embark on a series of misadventures, they begin to realise they have a lot more in common than they first expected…

Skilfully directed by Adam Rehmeier and set to the beat of brilliant original songs, Dinner in America is an empowering and wild ride through the places and people of suburbia - in all their peculiar and chaotic forms.

This modern cult classic has blossomed in popularity on social media in the few years since its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, right before the pandemic struck the film down from a typical theatrical life. Despite this success, it has since screened only a few times in UK cinemas – so take this rare opportunity whilst you can!

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Director Adam Carter Rehmeier
Year 2020
Duration 1h 48m
Language English
Cast Kyle Gallner, Emily Skeggs, Griffin Gluck