24 Hour Party People (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2002, 24 Hour Party People is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 117 minutes. “Share the Ecstacy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.
Who’s in it. 24 Hour Party People stars Steve Coogan as Tony Wilson, Paddy Considine as Rob Gretton, Sean Harris as Ian Curtis and Lennie James as Alan Erasmus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 24 Hour Party People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 24 Hour Party People page.
If you liked it. Fans of 24 Hour Party People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 24 Hour Party People (2002)?
- In US, 24 Hour Party People is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 24 Hour Party People worth watching?
- 24 Hour Party People holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 24 Hour Party People?
- 24 Hour Party People stars Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris, Lennie James and Shirley Henderson.
- When was 24 Hour Party People released?
- 24 Hour Party People was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.