'Diner' trivia and fun facts

Married and with a Compromise

Just like his character Shrevie, Daniel Stern was the only main actor who was married when this movie was filming, and thus missed out on much of the nightclub action with the other guys.

Directional Debut

It is the first film by Barry Levinson, winner of the Oscar with '[RAIN MAN]' and director of iconic movies like '[YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES]'.

Young Squad of Future Stars

A lot of members of the crew, like Mickey Rourke or Kevin Bacon, enjoyed here of one of their first big chances in Hollywood.