The Party (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, The Party is a comedy and drama film directed by Sally Potter, running about 71 minutes. “A comedy of tragic proportions” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.
Who’s in it. The Party stars Timothy Spall as Bill, Kristin Scott Thomas as Janet, Patricia Clarkson as April and Bruno Ganz as Godfried, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Party tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Party (2017)?
- In US, The Party is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel 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 worth watching?
- The Party 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?
- The Party stars Timothy Spall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz and Cherry Jones.
- When was The Party released?
- The Party was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.