Movie

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

★ 6.7(18)198829m

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Director: Dean Parisot
Release date: 1988-09-07
Runtime: 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings is a 1988 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Dean Parisot, starring Steven Wright, Rowan Atkinson and Laurie Metcalf. It has a runtime of 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Appointments of Dennis Jennings in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Cast

Steven Wright

Dennis Jennings

Rowan Atkinson

Dr. Schooner

Laurie Metcalf

Emma

Carrotte

Laughing Psychiatrist

Christopher Durang

Laughing Psychiatrist

Martha Gehman

Lisa

Joe Grifasi

Bartender

Thomas Ikeda

Laughing Psychiatrist

Dana Ivey

Newscaster

Peter Maloney

Dr. Wilson

Bill McCutcheon

Man on TV

Mick Muldoon

Repairman

Themes & keywords

new york citygirlfriendpsychiatristwaitershort film

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How long is The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?+

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings has a runtime of 29 minutes (29 minutes).

Who stars in The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?+

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings stars Steven Wright, Rowan Atkinson, Laurie Metcalf, Carrotte and Christopher Durang.

When did The Appointments of Dennis Jennings come out?+

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings is a 1988 movie directed by Dean Parisot.

What genre is The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?+

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings is Comedy film.

Who directed The Appointments of Dennis Jennings?+

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings was directed by Dean Parisot.