Melvin Goes to Dinner is a 2003 American film adaptation of Michael Blieden's stage play Phyro-Giants!, directed by Bob Odenkirk in his directorial debut.

In addition to the director Bob Odenkirk acting in the role of Keith, a number of notable people appeared in minor roles in the film, including Jenna Fischer, B. J. Porter, Tucker Smallwood, Wendy Rae Fowler, Jason Nash, Scott Aukerman, Scott Adsit, Nathan Odenkirk (son of Bob and Naomi Odenkirk), Allan Havey, as well as the uncredited Jack Black and Melora Walters.

Additionally Daisy Gardner, Marc Evan Jackson, Ron Lynch, Annie Mumolo, Joe Nunez, Bill Odenkirk, the Sklar Brothers, Derek Waters, Suzanne Whang, and Kristen Wiig appear as extras.

[7] The movie uses many actors who are mainliners in other television productions, such as Odenkirk's former Mr. Show co-star David Cross as a self-help seminar leader.

[10] Marjorie Baumgarten of The Austin Chronicle wrote Odenkirk "shows real skill with the gradual manner in which he allows this story to evolve", and that the "movie should inspire viewers to call up old friends, order a bottle of wine, and talk the night away.