It's My Party (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, It's My Party is a drama film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 110 minutes. “A gathering of friends. A gift of love. A celebration of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick, a gay, HIV-positive architect, begins to display severe symptoms of AIDS and makes preparations to kill himself before he is unable to function normally. He arranges a party to reconnect and say goodbye to his closest friends and his confused parents. But when his ex-partner, Brandon, a television director who left Nick when he was diagnosed with HIV, shows up, what was supposed to be a celebratory event becomes much more difficult for everyone.
Who’s in it. It's My Party stars Eric Roberts as Nick Stark, Gregory Harrison as Brandon Theis, Lee Grant as Amalia Stark and Olivia Newton-John as Lina Bingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, It's My Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's My Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's My Party tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's My Party (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's My Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's My Party worth watching?
- It's My Party holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's My Party?
- It's My Party stars Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Lee Grant, Olivia Newton-John and Margaret Cho.
- When was It's My Party released?
- It's My Party was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.