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The Party

1968Movie1 h 39 minPG

Comedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic647.7Rotten Tomatoes83%88%

A quirky comedy movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

If you've ever been to a wilder party... you're under arrest!

Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Cringe-Worthy Humor
  • Accidental Disaster
  • Hollywood Satire
  • Cultural Clash
  • Madcap
  • Well-dressed Party
  • Lighthearted
  • Classic Film

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman, Tom Waldman
Produced by
Blake Edwards
Music by
Henry Mancini

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Facts

April 4, 1968 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
April 4, 1968
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Improv, Elephant in the Living Room, Cool House +9

  • Improv
  • Elephant in the Living Room
  • Cool House
  • Ambulance Cut
  • Plunger Detonator
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Actor Allusion
  • Rasputinian Death
  • Life of the Party
  • Granola Girl
  • The Alcoholic

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Party?"

Questions about The Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Party?

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Party streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Party worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The Party okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Party make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Party?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Party use?

ImprovElephant in the Living RoomCool HouseAmbulance CutPlunger DetonatorDance Party EndingCringe ComedyActor AllusionRasputinian DeathLife of the PartyGranola GirlThe Alcoholicand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Improv, Elephant in the Living Room, and Cool House.