The read
It runs a compact 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Mike ArmstrongWriter
- Dean ParisotDirector
- Steven WrightWriter
Cast
- Steven WrightDennis Jennings
- Rowan AtkinsonDr. Schooner
- Laurie MetcalfEmma
- CarrotteLaughing Psychiatrist
- Christopher DurangLaughing Psychiatrist
- Martha GehmanLisa
- Joe GrifasiBartender
- Thomas IkedaLaughing Psychiatrist
- Dana IveyNewscaster
- Peter MaloneyDr. Wilson
- Bill McCutcheonMan on TV
- Mick MuldoonRepairman
Stills
Themes
new york citygirlfriendpsychiatristwaitershort film