The Man Who Came to Dinner

"NOTHING COULD BE FUNNIER!"

Jan 24 1942 Approved 1h 52m
Comedy, Romance

An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.

Plot

Lecturer Sheridan Whiteside slips on the ice on his way into the home of a prominent Ohio family. The local doctor says Whiteside must remain confined having broken his leg. He begins to meddle with the lives of everyone in the household and, once his plots are underway, learns there is nothing wrong with his leg. He bribes the doctor and resumes control of the household.

Written by

Julius J. Epstein, George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart

Directed by

William Keighley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
9,350
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA