The Party's Just Beginning

2018·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb6.1Metacritic687.5Rotten Tomatoes80%72%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In a bleak Inverness midwinter, Luisaidh is careening off the rails after the suicide of her best friend. She medicates her misery with joyless sex, chips and a belief in the power of positive drinking. Surrounded by bittersweet memories, she struggles to find someone to talk to or some reason to make life worthwhile at the most stressful time of the year.
Suicide GriefExistential CrisisBleak Scottish WinterDarkly HumorousSmall Town IsolationSubstance AbuseEmotional NumbnessCharacter StudyMelancholic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Karen Gillan
Written by:
Karen Gillan
Produced by:
Mali Elfman, Claire Mundell, R. Andru Davies
Composed by:
Pepijn Caudron

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Party's Just Beginning legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexTubi TV

The Party's Just Beginning is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. 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's Just Beginning worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Party's Just Beginning rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is The Party's Just Beginning?

1 h 31 min

The Party's Just Beginning runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Party's Just Beginning?

Critics74
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Party's Just Beginning much the same way.

What language is The Party's Just Beginning in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Party's Just Beginning?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Party's Just Beginning in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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