The Party (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1980, The Party is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Claude Pinoteau, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A thirteen-year-old French girl deals with moving to a new city and school in Paris, while at the same time her parents are getting a divorce.
Who’s in it. The Party stars Claude Brasseur as François Beretton, Brigitte Fossey as Françoise Beretton, Sophie Marceau as Victoire Beretton, dite Vic and Denise Grey as Poupette, l'arrière grand-mère de Vic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Party (1980)?
- In US, The Party is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Party worth watching?
- The Party holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Party?
- The Party stars Claude Brasseur, Brigitte Fossey, Sophie Marceau, Denise Grey and Jean-Michel Dupuis.
- When was The Party released?
- The Party was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.