'The Dinner' trivia and fun facts

Book's author

Herman Koch didn't show up to the after party after the premiere, he didn't like the adaptation of his book at all.

Director's change

Cate Blanchett was attached to direct at one point. Oren Moverman replaced her.

Actors

This marks as the third collaboration between Richard Gere and Laura Linney. They previously appeared in 'Primal Fear' (1996) and 'The Mothman Prophecies' (2002).

Third version

This is actually the third film version to be made from Herman Koch's best selling novel. A Dutch film came out in 2013, and an Italian one in 2014. Both were well received and nominated for numerous awards.