The Celebration
1998, Danish. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
Every family has a secret.
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Celebration
The Celebration is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1998
- Original title
- Festen
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
- Budget
- $1.3M
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The Celebration: quick answers
Is The Celebration worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,339 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Celebration?
The Celebration runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Celebration have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Celebration. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Celebration parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Celebration is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Celebration on?
The Celebration is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Celebration?
If you liked The Celebration, try Is God Is, Bleeder, The Color Purple.
Who directed The Celebration?
The Celebration (1998) was directed by Thomas Vinterberg and stars Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen.