When Do We Eat? (2005)

A family's Passover gets screwy after the patriarch unknowingly ingests a hit of Ecstasy.

Director:

Salvador Litvak

Writers:

Nina Davidovich, Salvador Litvak

Stars:

Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, Shiri Appleby

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Lerner	...	Ira Stuckman
Lesley Ann Warren	...	Peggy Stuckman
Jack Klugman	...	Artur
Meredith Scott Lynn	...	Jennifer
Shiri Appleby	...	Nikki
Mili Avital	...	Vanessa
Ben Feldman	...	Zeke
Adam Lamberg	...	Lionel
Max Greenfield	...	Ethan
Cynda Williams	...	Grace
Mark Ivanir	...	Rafi
Dan Bucatinsky	...	High Strung Client
Oscar Nuñez	...	Santa Designer
Vickilyn Reynolds	...	Talk Show Host
Victoria Justice	...	Young Nikki

Storyline

When Do We Eat? is the story of the "world's fastest Passover Seder" gone horribly awry. It's about an old school dad who's as tough on his sons as his father is on him. On this night, however, one of the boys slips Dad a dose of special, hallucinogenic Ecstasy in order "to give him a new perspective." Meanwhile, Mom brings a handsome stranger to dinner and the kids take sides. By the end of the night, however, Dad's visions turn him into a modern day Moses intent on leading this hungry group to the promised land of family forgiveness. Of course they're all so stubborn, it would be easier to part the Red Sea.

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Plot Keywords:

passover | ecstasy | seder | lesbian | dysfunctional family | 

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Taglines:

Sex, Drugs, and Matzoh Ball Soup

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use, language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Hebrew

Release Date:

7 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pazzo pranzo di famiglia

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$134,006, 9 April 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$428,432, 21 May 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

When Do We Eat? Inc., Sneak Preview Entertainment, Pictures from the Fringe

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

Holiday Blessing
Written by Svika Pik and Mark Adler
Performed by the When Do We Eat? Hallelujah Chorus

User Reviews

"When Do We Eat?" is the "Greek Wedding" of the Year!

I got lucky and was able to sneak into a screening in Hollywood of this yet to be released film. What a great couple of hours it was! Most indie movies today aren't worth the film they are shot on. This one is a great exception. Starting with a terrific script, great performances and direction...the film also has knock out production values including some great visual effects...it's hard to believe this film was done on such a small budget. "When Do We Eat" is very funny, painfully real and has great comedic performances by Jack Klugman, Michael Lerner , Ben Feldman, Lesley Ann Warren (as good as her performance in "Victor, Victoria") and Max Greenfield. "When Do We Eat?" should be required viewing for all indie producers and directors on how to do an indie right!