The Party Animal (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, The Party Animal is a comedy film directed by David Beaird, running about 78 minutes. “A chemical reaction got him some action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Party Animal is a documentary-style comedy about a sex-starved man, Pondo Sinatra, a 26-year-old college student whom everyone agrees is doomed to die a virgin. Desperate to break what seems to be a cosmic curse, he tries ever more bizarre schemes to seduce one the sexy, scantily-clad women who seem to be everywhere, taunting him and enjoying his misery. Despite his best efforts, however, he is rejected everywhere, even at the local cathouse. When Pondo threatens to kill himself, Studley, his ladykilling best friend, tries to help him in his quest to "get him a little", as does Studley's mentor, a wise old janitor named Elbow.
Who’s in it. The Party Animal stars Matthew Causey as Pondo Sinatra, Timothy Carhart as Studley, Jerry Jones as Elbow and Robin Harlan as Natasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Party Animal 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 The Party Animal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Party Animal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Party Animal (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Party Animal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Party Animal worth watching?
- The Party Animal holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Party Animal?
- The Party Animal stars Matthew Causey, Timothy Carhart, Jerry Jones, Robin Harlan and Frank Galati.
- When was The Party Animal released?
- The Party Animal was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.