The Party (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1968, The Party is a comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 99 minutes. “If you've ever been to a wilder party... you're under arrest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.
Who’s in it. The Party stars Peter Sellers as Hrundi V. Bakshi, Claudine Longet as Michele Monet, Natalia Borisova as Ballerina and Jean Carson as Nanny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Party has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1968)?
- In US, The Party is available to 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Party?
- The Party stars Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet, Natalia Borisova, Jean Carson and Marge Champion.
- When was The Party released?
- The Party was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.