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Movie · 1998 · 101 min

The Celebration (1998)

Original title: Festen

“Every family has a secret.”

7.7/10 · 1,339 votes
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Drama

The Celebration is a 1998 movie (Drama). The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg. The Celebration runs 101 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,339 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Celebration on Criterion Channel.

Where can I watch The Celebration

📍 United States

Stream

Criterion Channel →Best Drama movies on Criterion Channel (United States) →

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry The Celebration, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Arthaus Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Cinobo 2 countries

Cyprus, Greece

Viaplay Amazon Channel 2 countries

United Kingdom, Guernsey

Arthaus+ Apple TV channel 1 countries

Germany

Arthaus+ 1 countries

Germany

Nordisk Film+ 1 countries

Denmark

Filmstriben 1 countries

Denmark

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Spain

Filmin 1 countries

Spain

JustWatch TV Plus 1 countries

Spain

Plot

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.

Trailer

The Celebration — Trailer

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Tags

#daughter#depression#infidelity#child abuse#suicide#parent child relationship#birthday#country house#twin sister#trauma#racism#family reunion#denial#lecture#death of sister#drunkenness#dinner party#angry#kids#child sexual abuse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Celebration?

In United States, you can watch The Celebration on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in The Celebration?

The main cast of The Celebration includes Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen and Birthe Neumann.

Who directed The Celebration?

The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

When was The Celebration released?

The Celebration was released on June 19, 1998.

How long is The Celebration?

The Celebration runs 101 minutes.

Is The Celebration worth watching?

The Celebration has an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,339 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Celebration?

If you enjoyed The Celebration, try Is God Is, 'night, Mother, Bleeder and The Color Purple.

Is The Celebration on Amazon Arthaus Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Celebration is on Amazon Arthaus Channel in: Austria and Germany.

Is The Celebration on Cinobo?

Not in United States right now. The Celebration is on Cinobo in: Cyprus and Greece.

Is The Celebration on Viaplay Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. The Celebration is on Viaplay Amazon Channel in: United Kingdom and Guernsey.

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