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A Private Function

1984·Movie
1h 36min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.

In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby, accountant Henry Allardyce and solicitor Frank Lockwood are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife, meek Gilbert Chilvers steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold.
British ComedyPost-War EraSocial SatireDark HumorQuirky CharactersFood RationingSmall Town IntrigueGentle HumorCharming & Whimsical

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Is A Private Function worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Private Function rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Private Function?

1 h 36 min

A Private Function runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Private Function?

Critics91
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate A Private Function higher (91) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Private Function in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Private Function?

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