Abigail's Party
1977, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Abigail's Party is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 November 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
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Abigail's Party: quick answers
What should I watch before Abigail's Party?
Watch Hard Labour (1973), Nuts in May (1976), and The Kiss of Death (1977) first.
What comes after Abigail's Party?
Next in the series: Who's Who (1979) and Home Sweet Home (1982).
Is Abigail's Party worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Abigail's Party?
Abigail's Party runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Abigail's Party have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Abigail's Party. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Abigail's Party parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Abigail's Party yet.
Which OTT platform is Abigail's Party on?
Abigail's Party is streaming on Britbox and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Abigail's Party?
If you liked Abigail's Party, try Alley Cats Strike, It Runs in the Family, Madea Goes to Jail - The Play.
Who directed Abigail's Party?
Abigail's Party (1977) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski.