The Funeral Party (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2006, The Funeral Party is a drama and romance film directed by Vladimir Fokin.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Booker Prize Winner Ludmila Ulitskaya, The Funeral Party is set in August 1991. In a sweltering New York City apartment, a group of Russian émigrés gathers round the deathbed of an artist named Alik, a charismatic character beloved by them all, especially the women who take turns nursing him as he fades from this world. Their reminiscences of the dying man and of their lives in Russia are punctuated by debates and squabbles: Whom did Alik love most? Should he be baptized before he dies, as his alcoholic wife, Nina, desperately wishes, or be reconciled to the faith of his birth by a rabbi who happens to be on hand? And what will be the meaning for them of the Yeltsin putsch, which is happening across the world in their long-lost Moscow but also right before their eyes on CNN?
Who’s in it. The Funeral Party stars Aleksandr Abdulov as Alik, Anna Aleksakhina as Nina, Elena Rufanova as Irina Pearson and Polina Fokina as Valentina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Funeral Party has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Funeral Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Funeral Party tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Funeral Party (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Funeral Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Funeral Party worth watching?
- The Funeral Party holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Funeral Party?
- The Funeral Party stars Aleksandr Abdulov, Anna Aleksakhina, Elena Rufanova, Polina Fokina and Anna Dvorzhetskaya.
- When was The Funeral Party released?
- The Funeral Party was released in 2006.