The Party

2017·Movie
1h 11min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic1006.2Rotten Tomatoes82%62%

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The Party fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A comedy of tragic proportions

Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.
Political SatireChamber DramaBritish CinemaSharp DialogueSocial CommentaryDark ComedyEnsemble CastDysfunctional RelationshipsClass Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Sally Potter, Alex Currie-Clark, Jamie D. Allen
Written by:
Walter Donohue, Sally Potter
Produced by:
John Giwa-Amu, Alice Dawson, Christopher Sheppard
Composed by:
Jean-Paul Mugel, Julien Naudin, Diana Queirós

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Party legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWKanopyAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzTubi TV

The Party is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Party worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Party rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Party?

1 h 11 min

The Party runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Party?

Critics91
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Party higher (91) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Party in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Denmark, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Party?

46ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDK+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Party in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Party use?

All Lesbians Want KidsBitch SlapButch LesbianCPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableThe CynicDeliberately MonochromeThe IdealistLipstick LesbianIn-Universe SoundtrackLove DodecahedronSanity SlippageSymbolically Broken Objectand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Party, including All Lesbians Want Kids, Bitch Slap, Butch Lesbian.

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