A Private Function (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, A Private Function is a comedy film directed by Malcolm Mowbray, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby, accountant Henry Allardyce and solicitor Frank Lockwood are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife, meek Gilbert Chilvers steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold.
Who’s in it. A Private Function stars Michael Palin as Gilbert Chilvers, Maggie Smith as Joyce Chilvers, Denholm Elliott as Dr. Swaby and Richard Griffiths as Allardyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Private Function has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Private Function page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Private Function tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Private Function (1984)?
- In US, A Private Function is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Private Function worth watching?
- A Private Function holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Private Function?
- A Private Function stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths and Tony Haygarth.
- When was A Private Function released?
- A Private Function was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.