The Anniversary Party (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, The Anniversary Party is a comedy and drama film directed by Jennifer Jason Leigh, running about 115 minutes. “It's not a party until something gets broken.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While celebrating their reconciliation and six years of marriage, the American actress Sally Nash and the British novelist Joe Therrian receive their close friends, some colleagues and their next door neighbors in a party. Under the effect of Ecstasy, revelations are disclosed and relationships deteriorate among the group.
Who’s in it. The Anniversary Party stars Alan Cumming as Joe Therrian, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Sally Nash Therrian, John Benjamin Hickey as Jerry Adams and Parker Posey as Judy Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Anniversary Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Anniversary Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anniversary Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Anniversary Party (2001)?
- In US, The Anniversary 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 Anniversary Party worth watching?
- The Anniversary Party holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anniversary Party?
- The Anniversary Party stars Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Benjamin Hickey, Parker Posey and Phoebe Cates.
- When was The Anniversary Party released?
- The Anniversary Party was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.