Afterlife of the Party
Seen it?2021 | 109 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A social butterfly who dies during her birthday week is given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Herek
- Victoria JusticeCassie
- Midori FrancisLisa
- Robyn ScottVal
- Adam GarciaHowie
- Timothy RenoufMax
- Gloria GarciaSofia
- Myfanwy WaringEmme
- Spencer SutherlandKoop
- Atarah VecchioneMorgan
- Kiroshan NaidooRaj