Films about parties are a popular genre that often explores themes of celebration, social interaction, and the dynamics of human relationships in a festive setting. These films capture the excitement, drama, and sometimes the chaos that can unfold when people come together to celebrate.
Here is a list of existing films about parties, along with a brief description of each:
“Project X”, 2012
Director: Nima Nourizadeh
This found footage film follows three high school seniors who throw an epic house party that quickly spirals out of control, attracting an enormous crowd and causing mayhem in the neighborhood.
Starring: Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Dax Flame, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Brady Hender, Nick Nervies, Alexis Knapp, Miles Teller, Peter Mackenzie, Caitlin Dulany, Rob Evors, Rick Shapiro, Martin Klebba, Pete Gardner, Nichole Sakura, Sam Lant, Henry Michaelson, Brendan Miller, Brent Tarnol, Kyle Kwasnick, David Sanchez, Ayydé Vargas, Chelsea Carbaugh, Zach Lasry, Michael C. Stretton, Andrew Harbour, Allan Chanes, Holden Morse, Briana Mari Wilde, Jarod Einsohn, Chet Hanks, Julian Evens, Jesse Marco, Chic Daniels, Kevin Dunigan, Colleen Flynn, Sophia Santi, Jodi Harris, Frank Buckley, Serene Branson, Robb Reesman, Kevin Ryder, Gene «Bean» Baxter, Big Boy, Jimmy Kimmel, Jillian Barberie, Thai Fong, Ciara Hanna, Sunshine Manderbach Johnson;
Production year: 2012;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 88 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,7;
More information about the film “Project X” on the website imdb.com
“Superbad”, 2007
Director: Greg Mottola
This coming-of-age comedy revolves around two best friends who navigate a series of misadventures on their quest to attend a legendary high school party before graduation.
Starring: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, Martha MacIsaac, Emma Stone, Aviva Baumann, Joe Lo Truglio, Kevin Corrigan, Clement Blake, Erica Vittina Phillips, Joe Nunez, Dave Franco, Marcella Lentz-Pope, Scott Gerbacia, Laura Seay, Roger Iwata, John Clint Mabry, Stacy Edwards, Mark Rogen, Charlie Hartsock, Dona Hardy, Charley Rossman, Carla Gallo, Ben Best, Jody Hill, Kevin Breznahan, David Krumholtz, Mousa Hussein Kraish, Nicholas Jasenovec, Martin Starr, Keith Loneker, Matthew McKane, Lauren Miller Rogen, Peter Salett, Rakefet Abergel, Brooke Dillman, Michael Naughton, Steve Bannos, Casey Margolis, Laura Marano, Matthew Bass, Aurora Snow, Jenna Haze, Ted Haigh, Michael Fennessey, Brian Huskey, Clark Duke, Stephen Borrello;
Production year: 2007;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 113 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,6;
More information about the film “Superbad” on the website imdb.com
“Can't Hardly Wait”, 1998
Director: Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan
Set on the night of a high school graduation party, this romantic comedy follows a group of teenagers as they navigate their relationships, friendships, and personal insecurities.
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Peter Facinelli, Seth Green, Michelle Brookhurst, Alexander Martin, Erik Palladino, Channon Roe, Sean Patrick Thomas, Freddy Rodríguez, Joel Michaely, Jay Paulson, Brian Hall, Branden Williams, Bobby Jacoby, Johnny Zander, Donald Faison, Alec Ledd, Jaime Pressly, Tamala Jones, Jennifer Lyons, Seth Peterson, Angelo Vacco, Nick Paulos, Chris Owen, Vicellous Shannon, Victor Togunde, Monica McSwain, Marisol Nichols, Liz Stauber, Nicole Bilderback, Jason Segel, Paige Moss, Clea DuVall, Leslie Grossman, Ali MacLean, Brian Klugman, Meadow Sisto, Eric Balfour, Selma Blair, Jennifer Paz, Sara Rue, Nils Larsen, Steve Monroe, Eric Scott, Christopher Wiehl, John Patrick White, Jamie Donnelly;
Production year: 1998;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 100 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,5;
More information about the film “Can't Hardly Wait” on the website imdb.com
“Animal House”, 1978
Director: John Landis
This classic comedy takes place at a fictional college fraternity and follows the outrageous antics of its members as they throw wild parties and challenge authority.
Starring: Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst, Mark Metcalf, Mary Louise Weller, Martha Smith, James Daughton, Kevin Bacon, John Belushi, Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller, Bruce Bonnheim, Karen Allen, James Widdoes, Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, Bruce McGill, Joshua Daniel, Donald Sutherland, John Vernon, Junior, Cesare Danova, Sunny Johnson, Verna Bloom, Sarah Holcomb, Stacy Grooman, Stephen Bishop, DeWayne Jessie, Eliza Roberts, Lisa Baur, Aseneth Jurgenson, Katherine Denning, Raymone Robinson, Robert Elliott, Reginald Farmer, Jebidiah R. Dumas, Priscilla Lauris, Rick Eby, John Freeman, Sean McCartin, Helen Vick, Rick Greenough, Maida Belove, Judith Belushi-Pisano, Robert Cray, Lorraine Furst, Elizabeth Huff, Sam Longoria, Guy Messenger, Tracy K. Shaffer, Fred Simonds;
Production year: 1978;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 109 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,4;
More information about the film “Animal House” on the website imdb.com
“House Party”, 1989
Director: Reginald Hudlin
This hip-hop comedy follows a teenager named Kid who plans to attend a house party hosted by his friend Play, but encounters various obstacles along the way.
Starring: Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, A.J. Johnson, Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, B-Fine, Edith Fields, Kelly Jo Minter, Clifton Powell, Verda Bridges, Desi Arnez Hines II, Lou B. Washington, Kimi-Sung, Barry Diamond, Mike Pniewski, Randy Harris, Diana Mendoza, George Clinton, Ellaraino, J. Jay Saunders, Myra J., Norma Donaldson, Gene «Groove» Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Belal Miller, Shaun Baker, Leah Aldridge, Val Gamble, John Witherspoon, Bebe Drake, Richard McGregor, Anthony Johnson, Ronn Riser, Bentley Kyle Evans, George Logan, Rodney Hill, Cliff Frazier, Cedrick Hardman, Stan Haze, Chino «Fats» Williams, Jaime Cardriche, Alexander Folk, Irv Dotten, Arif S. Kinchen;
Production year: 1989;
Genre: melodrama, comedy, music;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 100 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,5;
More information about the film “House Party” on the website imdb.com
“Project Almanac”, 2014
Director: Dean Israelite
In this found footage sci-fi film, a group of teenagers discovers the means to time travel and decides to use their newfound power to attend a music festival.
Starring: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Sam Lerner, Allen Evangelista, Virginia Gardner, Amy Landecker, Gary Weeks, Macsen Lintz, Gary Grubbs, Michelle DeFraites, Curry Stone, Jamila Thompson, Katie Garfield, Hillary Harley, Courtney Bowers, Patrick Johnson, Joshua Brady, Danielle Rizzo, Mychael Bates, Onira Tares, Mani Yarosh, Andrew Benator, Aaron Marcus, André Nemec, Anthony Reynolds, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Wadette Bradford, Taylor Hogan, Elijah Iniekpo, Sydney Isaac, Scott Ledbetter, Alexandra Norris, Tyler j Phillips, Brett David Stelter, Steph Allen, Alyssa Autumn, Tyler Bilyeu, Greg Bivens, Katie Campassi, Frederick Carpenter, Kijafa Carter, Corey Champagne, Michael Entrekin, Cameron Corwin Fuller, Fred Galle, Jeff Glover, Samantha Gorman;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: science fiction, thriller, drama, detective;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 106 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,3;
More information about the film “Project Almanac” on the website imdb.com
“Dazed and Confused”, 1993
Director: Richard Linklater
Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age comedy captures the last day of high school and the ensuing night of partying, rebellion, and self-discovery among a group of students.
Starring: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Rory Cochrane, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Christin Hinojosa, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews, Marissa Ribisi, Cole Hauser, Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, Nicky Katt, Deena Martin, Michelle Burke, Christine Harnos, Mark Vandermeulen, Esteban Powell, Jeremy Fox, Jason O. Smith, Catherine Avril Morris, Parker Brooks, Zach Taylor, Jacob Jones, Rick Moser, Terry Mross, Kim Krizan, Zooey Greif, Julius Tennon, Priscilla Kinser, Erika Geminder, Heidi Van Horne, Katherine Asher, Kathleen Cunningham, Richard Dillard, John Swasey, Zeke Mills, Michael Gillespie, Tom Hoeck, Fred Lerner, David Blackwell, Autumn Barr, Doug Taylor, Bob Moser, Mona Lee Fultz, Chris M. Allport, Rose Barrett;
Production year: 1993;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 102 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,6;
More information about the film “Dazed and Confused” on the website imdb.com
“Neighbors”, 2014
Director: Nicholas Stoller
This comedy follows a young couple who find themselves living next to a rowdy fraternity house, leading to a hilarious battle of wits and pranks.
Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Ike Barinholtz, Dave Franco, Carla Gallo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Roberts, Lisa Kudrow, Jerrod Carmichael, Halston Sage, Elise Vargas, Zoey Vargas, Brian Huskey, Ali Cobrin, Kira Sternbach, Fahim Anwar, Ori Kalmus, Steven Michael Eich, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Anders Holm, Kyle Newacheck, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Liz Cackowski, Jason Mantzoukas, Jesse Heiman, Randall Park, Natasha Leggero, Casey Ford Alexander, Michael Angeloe, Melanie Avalon, Justin Bailey, Thomas R. Baker, Chasty Ballesteros, Matthew Berke, Soleil Ceseña Bouchereau, Marianne Bourg, Eric Bracht, Cindy Buck, Sasha Bujnak, Ruth Cadiente, Steve Carell, Rob Carlyle, Aaron Colom, Ilia Constantine;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 97 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,3;
More information about the film “Neighbors” on the website imdb.com
“The Great Gatsby”, 2013
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, this drama explores the opulent and extravagant parties of the 1920s, hosted by the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Jason Clarke, Elizabeth Debicki, Callan McAuliffe, Jack Thompson, Amitabh Bachchan, Lisa Adam, Frank Aldridge, Steve Bisley, Richard Carter, Adelaide Clemens, Vince Colosimo, Max Cullen, Mal Day, Emmanuel Ekwensi, Eden Falk, Emily Foreman, Tiger Leacey Wyvill, Charlize Skinner, Garrett William Fountain, David Furlong, Daniel Gill, Iota, Price Johnson, Stephen James King, Goran D'Kluet, Kim Knuckey, Barrie Laws, Mark Lemon, John Maumau, Brendan Maclean, Ben McIvor, Hamish Michael, Brian Rooney, Kevin McGlothan, Nick Meenahan, Olga Miller, Heather Mitchell, Gus Murray, Kate Mulvany, Barry Otto, John O'Connell, Corey Blake Owers, Tasman Palazzi, Brenton Prince, Bryan Probets;
Production year: 2013;
Genre: drama, melodrama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 143 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,2;
More information about the film “The Great Gatsby” on the website imdb.com
“American Pie”, 1999
Director: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
This raunchy comedy follows a group of high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night, leading to a series of outrageous and hilarious situations.
Starring: Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mena Suvari, Tara Reid, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Jennifer Coolidge, Clyde Kusatsu, Chris Owen, Lawrence Pressman, Molly Cheek, Christina Milian, Woody Schultz, Casey Erklin, Annika Hays, Eden Riegel, Justin Isfeld, John Cho, Alexandra Adi, Veronica Lauren, Monica McSwain, Fletcher Sheridan, Robyn Roth, Jamar Cargo, Akuyoe Graham, Katie Lansdale, Jay Rossi, Linda Gehringer, Ashton Dane, Sasha Barrese, Eric Lively, Eli Marienthal, Travis Cody Aimer, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Scott Raynor, Daniel Spink, James DeBello, Amber Phillips, Clementine Ford, Hilary Salvatore, Jasmine Stocken, Jillian Bach, David Kuhn, Dan Coronel;
Production year: 1999;
Genre: comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7;
More information about the film “American Pie” on the website imdb.com
These films offer a range of perspectives on parties, from wild and chaotic to nostalgic and introspective. They showcase the diverse experiences and emotions that can arise when people come together to celebrate and let loose.
In the world of cinema, films about parties have always managed to captivate audiences with their vibrant energy, wild antics, and unforgettable characters. From raucous college bashes to extravagant masquerade balls, these movies have provided a thrilling glimpse into the exhilarating and often chaotic world of partying. Whether it's the iconic dance sequences, the heartfelt friendships formed, or the unexpected romantic encounters, films about parties have consistently delivered an entertaining escape that leaves viewers craving for their own night of revelry. With their infectious soundtracks, dazzling visuals, and contagious spirit, these films transport us to a world where inhibitions are shed, laughter fills the air, and memories are made that will last a lifetime. So, grab your popcorn, raise your glass, and immerse yourself in the joyous celebration of life that these films offer. Cheers to the party movies that continue to remind us that sometimes, all we need is a little bit of music, laughter, and dance to truly let loose and embrace the magic of the moment.
