The Party
Seen it?2017 | 71 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3 or Barney's Version, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sally Potter
- Patricia ClarksonApril
- Cherry JonesMartha
- Kristin Scott ThomasJanet
- Bruno GanzGodfried
- Timothy SpallBill
- Emily MortimerJinny
- Cillian MurphyTom