
Abigail's Party
Directed by Mike Leigh
Produced by BBC
A tense, claustrophobic social comedy-drama about class anxiety and marital dysfunction simmering beneath the surface of a suburban dinner party.
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.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does Abigail's Party end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Abigail's Party scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Abigail's Party violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Abigail's Party sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Abigail's Party easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Abigail's Party
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Abigail's Party
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Abigail's Party, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Abigail's Party, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Abigail's Party, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































