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Dinner in America

Dinner in America is a 2020 American coming-of-age dark comedy film written, directed, and edited by Adam Carter Rehmeier.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dinner in America is a 2020 American coming-of-age dark comedy film written, directed, and edited by Adam Carter Rehmeier. The film stars Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs as two misfits who form a relationship after an unexpected encounter in the American Midwest. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020, and was later self-released in the United States on May 27, 2022.

Plot

The story centers on a punk rocker fleeing the law and a socially awkward young woman who admires his music. Their chance meeting leads to an unconventional relationship across the American Midwest.

Cast

The film features Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Griffin Gluck, Pat Healy, Mary Lynn Rajskub, David Yow, Hannah Marks, Nick Chinlund, and Lea Thompson.

Production and release

Dinner in America was completed as an American independent film and premiered at Sundance in 2020. After difficulties finding distribution, it was self-released in the United States on May 27, 2022.

Key facts

  • Dinner in America is a 2020 coming-of-age dark comedy directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier.
  • The film stars Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs as a punk rocker on the run and his fan.
  • It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.
  • The film was self-released in the United States on May 27, 2022.
  • The plot follows an on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dinner in America?
Dinner in America is a 2020 American coming-of-age dark comedy film written, directed, and edited by Adam Carter Rehmeier.
Who stars in Dinner in America?
The film stars Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs, with supporting roles from Griffin Gluck, Pat Healy, Mary Lynn Rajskub, David Yow, Hannah Marks, Nick Chinlund, and Lea Thompson.
When did Dinner in America premiere?
It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.
When was Dinner in America released in the United States?
It was self-released in the United States on May 27, 2022.
What is the film about?
It follows a punk rocker on the run and a young woman who is a fan of his band, as they unexpectedly cross paths and form a relationship.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_in_America
    Supports: Basic identification, release year, plot premise, premiere date, and cast
  2. IFC Center — https://www.ifccenter.com/films/dinner-in-america/
    Supports: Director, running time, cast, and plot description
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dinner_in_america
    Supports: Synopsis and release dates
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dinner-in-america-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Director credit and release timing context