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Abigail's Party

1977Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–82%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–82%

Summary

Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Mike Leigh
Written by
Mike Leigh
Produced by
Margaret Matheson
Music by
Derek Miller-Timmins

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Facts

November 1, 1977 · 1 h 47 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 1, 1977
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Abigail's Party?"

Questions about Abigail's Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abigail's Party?

BritboxCriterion

In the United States, Abigail's Party streams on Britbox and Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Abigail's Party worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.9).

Will Abigail's Party make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Abigail's Party plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.