The Celebration
“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.
Where to watch The Celebration in United States
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Where is The Celebration streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Viaplay Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Outbuster Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
About The Celebration
The Celebration is a 1998 Danish-language drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. The cast is led by Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel.
The Celebration was produced by DR, SVT, and Nimbus Film and made in Denmark and Sweden. It was released on June 19, 1998, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Writers
- Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
- Release date
- June 19, 1998
- Original language
- Danish
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- DR, SVT, Nimbus Film
The Celebration cast & crew
The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg and written by Thomas Vinterberg and Mogens Rukov.
The cast features Ulrich Thomsen as Christian, Henning Moritzen as Faderen, Thomas Bo Larsen as Michael, Paprika Steen as Helene, Birthe Neumann as Moderen, and Trine Dyrholm as Pia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lars Bo Jensen, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Birgitte Hald.
Is The Celebration worth watching?
The Celebration holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,278 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Celebration is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Celebration
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Cast of The Celebration
Ulrich Thomsen
Christian
Henning Moritzen
Faderen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
Paprika Steen
Helene
Birthe Neumann
Moderen
Trine Dyrholm
Pia
Helle Dolleris
Mette
Therese Glahn
Michelle
Klaus Bondam
Toastmasteren
Bjarne Henriksen
Kokken
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen
The Celebration — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Celebration in United States?
The Celebration is streaming on Criterion Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Celebration on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Celebration is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Celebration in?
The Celebration is originally in Danish, with audio tracks including Danish, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Celebration?
The Celebration runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Celebration rated?
The Celebration is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,278 ratings.
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