---
title: "The Party"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-party-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 415401
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 71
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Party (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-party-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Party is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Adventure Pictures, Great Point Media, Oxwich Media Limited. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A celebratory gathering spirals into crisis as shocking revelations upend belief systems and values."

### Why Watch
- features a seven-actor ensemble
- written and directed by sally potter

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime of one hour and eleven minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains comedy of tragic proportions and dramatic revelations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, tragic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-party-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sally Potter
- **Networks / Studios**: Adventure Pictures, Great Point Media, Oxwich Media Limited

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patricia Clarkson** as *April*
- **Cherry Jones** as *Martha*
- **Kristin Scott Thomas** as *Janet*
- **Bruno Ganz** as *Godfried*
- **Timothy Spall** as *Bill*
- **Emily Mortimer** as *Jinny*
- **Cillian Murphy** as *Tom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on February 16, 2018.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Sally Potter.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes.

### Q: Is the film in color or black and white?
The film was released in black and white.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized as comedy and drama, specifically a British black comedy film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Party — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/415401)
- [The Party (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Party_(2017_film))
- [The Party (2017) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Party_(2017))
- [The Party (2019) | Tvůrci | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/804555-the-party/hraji/)

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