Fun Mom Dinner seems like it might be another version of Bad Moms but it is nowhere near as raunchy.

Directed by Alethea Jones from a screenplay by Julie Rudd, Fun Mom Dinner stars Katie Aselton, Toni Collette, Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Adam Scott, Rob Huebel, Adam Levine, and Paul Rust, with a cameo appearance by Paul Rudd.

Given the screenplay was written by Paul Rudd’s wife, Julie, a cameo appearance seemed to be a no-brainer.  David Wain pops in with a cameo as well.  Julie Rudd’s script certainly played a roll in drawing an all-star cast.

“This is my first feature and I couldn’t help but notice how supportive the ensemble and producers were towards me, Jones says.  “The script is always going to be the first thing that informs someone’s involvement with a film and I know that Julie Rudd’s fantastic script is what drew people in.  Naomi Scott, our producer, has an excellent track record with making films and that was a huge factor as well.   But for quite a few cast, it also felt like a very conscious decision to throw their weight behind me as a first time director.  That was incredibly moving.  It’s not lost on me what a risk it can be for actors, producers to work with a first time director.  I absolutely relished working on Fun Mom Dinner and I’m going to feel deeply indebted and grateful to every person that was involved for a very long time.”

Fun Mom Dinner is a about a group of moms who need that night out.  As soon as she hears the idea, Emily (Aselton), a lawyer, is in and brings along her friend, Kate (Collette).  It’s supposed to be just a night to hang out and drink but the moms, which also included Melanie (Everett) and Jamie (Shannon), get more than they expected.

At one point, Emily gets separated from the other moms and they find themselves searching for her at the marina.  Her phone’s there but she’s not.

For a first time feature film from both Jones and Rudd, it’s not a bad first outing.  It’s a fun adventure and not without the crazy hijinks that you’d expect from this riot of a comedy.  With a running time of 81 minutes, this film is ridiculously short!

An official selection of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, Momentum Pictures opens Fun Mom Dinner in select theaters, On Demand, and Digital HD platforms on Friday, August 4, 2017.

The film will open in the following markets on Friday: