The Party's Just Beginning (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Party's Just Beginning is a comedy and drama film directed by Karen Gillan, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In a bleak Inverness midwinter, Luisaidh is careening off the rails after the suicide of her best friend. She medicates her misery with joyless sex, chips and a belief in the power of positive drinking. Surrounded by bittersweet memories, she struggles to find someone to talk to or some reason to make life worthwhile at the most stressful time of the year.
Who’s in it. The Party's Just Beginning stars Karen Gillan as Luisaidh, Lee Pace as Dale, Matthew Beard as Alistair and Paul Higgins as Luisaidh's Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Party's Just Beginning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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's Just Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Party's Just Beginning tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Party's Just Beginning (2018)?
- In US, The Party's Just Beginning is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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's Just Beginning worth watching?
- The Party's Just Beginning holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Party's Just Beginning?
- The Party's Just Beginning stars Karen Gillan, Lee Pace, Matthew Beard, Paul Higgins and Siobhan Redmond.
- When was The Party's Just Beginning released?
- The Party's Just Beginning was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.