Abigail's Party (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, Abigail's Party is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Beverly wears low-cut dresses, too much make-up, and has a reputation as a man-eating monster. She turns a social get-together between married couples into a virtual time-bomb of emotional tension.
Who’s in it. Abigail's Party stars Alison Steadman as Beverley, Tim Stern as Laurence, Janine Duvitski as Angela and John Salthouse as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Abigail's Party has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abigail's Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abigail's Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abigail's Party (1977)?
- In US, Abigail's Party is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abigail's Party worth watching?
- Abigail's Party holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abigail's Party?
- Abigail's Party stars Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse and Harriet Reynolds.
- When was Abigail's Party released?
- Abigail's Party was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.