Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

Steve Guttenberg
as Edward 'Eddie' Simmons

Daniel Stern
as Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber

Mickey Rourke
as Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell

Kevin Bacon
as Timothy Fenwick Jr.

Tim Daly
as William 'Billy' Howard

Ellen Barkin
as Beth Schreiber

Paul Reiser
as Modell

Kathryn Dowling
as Barbara

Michael Tucker
as Bagel

Jessica James
as Mrs. Simmons