Life of the Party

Life of the Party

Give life the old college try.

Directed by Ben Falcone

Produced by On the Day, New Line Cinema

2018105 min6.1 / 10

A lighthearted comedy about self-discovery and reinvention that centers on a woman reclaiming her life after heartbreak through the college experience.

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

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  • Does Life of the Party end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Life of the Party easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Life of the Party violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Life of the Party scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Life of the Party sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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Surprise50

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Love25

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