

The Party (2017)
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian 21 or older.
Overview
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.
Cast & Crew
Trailers

THE PARTY | Hand-picked by MUBI

'The Party' Q&A | Sally Potter

THE PARTY Q&A | BFI London Film Festival 2017

THE PARTY | Official Trailer | In Theaters February 16

Flick's Flicks Extra | The Party

The Party | In Cinemas Friday 13 October

The Party | Official UK Trailer
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