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When Do We Eat?

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
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Lesley Ann Warren and Michael Lerner in When Do We Eat? (2005)
Theatrical Trailer from Think Film, Inc
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  • Comedy

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

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Writers
    • Nina Davidovich
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Stars
    • Lesley Ann Warren
    • Michael Lerner
    • Shiri Appleby
Top credits
  • Director
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Writers
    • Nina Davidovich
    • Salvador Litvak
  • Stars
    • Lesley Ann Warren
    • Michael Lerner
    • Shiri Appleby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    When Do We Eat?
    Trailer 2:03
    When Do We Eat?

    Photos46

    Mili Avital in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Jack Klugman in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Max Greenfield in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Max Greenfield in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Lesley Ann Warren and Michael Lerner in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Michael Lerner in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Salvador Litvak in When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Adam Lamberg at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Ben Feldman at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Mili Avital and Charles Randolph at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)
    Cynda Williams at an event for When Do We Eat? (2005)

    Top cast

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    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Peggy Stuckmanas Peggy Stuckman
    Michael Lerner
    Michael Lerner
    • Ira Stuckmanas Ira Stuckman
    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Nikkias Nikki
    Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman
    • Arturas Artur
    Meredith Scott Lynn
    Meredith Scott Lynn
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Mili Avital
    Mili Avital
    • Vanessaas Vanessa
    Ben Feldman
    Ben Feldman
    • Zekeas Zeke
    Adam Lamberg
    Adam Lamberg
    • Lionelas Lionel
    Max Greenfield
    Max Greenfield
    • Ethanas Ethan
    Cynda Williams
    Cynda Williams
    • Graceas Grace
    Mark Ivanir
    Mark Ivanir
    • Rafias Rafi
    Dan Bucatinsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    • High Strung Clientas High Strung Client
    Oscar Nuñez
    Oscar Nuñez
    • Santa Designeras Santa Designer
    Vickilyn Reynolds
    Vickilyn Reynolds
    • Talk Show Hostas Talk Show Host
    Victoria Justice
    Victoria Justice
    • Young Nikkias Young Nikki
    Kane Ritchotte
    Kane Ritchotte
    • Young Ethanas Young Ethan
    • (as Kane Richotte)
    Arman Manyan
    • Ira as Young Boyas Ira as Young Boy
    Jeremy Glazer
    Jeremy Glazer
    • Young Arturas Young Artur
    • Director
      • Salvador Litvak
    • Writers
      • Nina Davidovich
      • Salvador Litvak
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    Storyline

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    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. —THINKFilm
    • dysfunctional family
    • family relationships
    • independent film
    • drug use
    • drug test
    • 42 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Sex, Drugs, and Matzoh Ball Soup
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use, language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Hasidic son would have brought over Shmura matzo for the Seder. He wouldn't feel comfortable using the regular kosher for Passover, not for the Seder. No way
    • Quotes

      Ira Stuckman: Pop, Kennedy killed the hat. Nobody wears them.

    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Holiday Blessing
      Written by Svika Pik and Mark Adler

      Performed by the When Do We Eat? Hallelujah Chorus

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    A comedy without comedy
    With so many praising reviews, this must be fantastic movie. Right? Wrong. I have no clue why almost every reviewer rewards this movie with a 9/10 or 10/10. If this is one of the best movies you guys ever saw, then please go watch some real movies.

    I expect to actually laugh or at least have some smiles when watching a comedy. About 40 minutes into the movie I realized I hadn't even smiled once. Where are the jokes? I have a very broad taste in humor and like both sophisticated and lame jokes, but I had a really hard time trying to find any jokes in 'Where do we eat'. Of course, after those 40 minutes I couldn't stand it any longer and switched it off, so maybe the last 50 minutes really explode from all the fun.

    It didn't seem that the movie is really bad, it's just not funny. Pitch this as a family drama and it might be sort of acceptable. As a comedy, I can't rate it over 4/10.
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    • Nov 6, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Безумная семейка
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • When Do We Eat? Inc.
      • Sneak Preview Entertainment
      • Pictures from the Fringe
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $431,513
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $134,006
      • Apr 9, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $431,513
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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