life of the party
Seen it?2025 | 7 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Boyhood or Almost Famous, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
On their seventeenth birthday, a young teen stands at the threshold of time, grappling with the bittersweet realization that their childhood and the world they once knew are slipping away.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Emmy: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlotte Coffey
- Andy McAdamsTeen
- Edie PhilpFriend