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.

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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988)

Comedy · 0h 29m · 9/7/1988

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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.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States
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Cast
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Steven Wright

Dennis Jennings
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Rowan Atkinson

Dr. Schooner
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Laurie Metcalf

Emma
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Carrotte

Laughing Psychiatrist
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Christopher Durang

Laughing Psychiatrist
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Martha Gehman

Lisa
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Joe Grifasi

Bartender
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Thomas Ikeda

Laughing Psychiatrist
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Dana Ivey

Newscaster
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Peter Maloney

Dr. Wilson
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Bill McCutcheon

Man on TV
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Mick Muldoon

Repairman
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David Hyde Pierce

Businessman
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Mike Starr

Doorman
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John Tillinger

Psychiatrist Drawing
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Damian Young

Businessman
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Rochelle Oliver

Woman on TV
Crew
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Paul Jackson

Director
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Paula Mazur

Director
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Mike Armstrong

Director
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David V. Picker

Director
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Dean Parisot

Director
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Steven Wright

Director
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Gary Marcus

Director
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