How long is The Celebration?

The Celebration is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Celebration rated?

The Celebration is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Celebration?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Celebration (1998) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,338 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: June 19, 1998
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 1,338 votes
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen
Language: Danish
Original title: Festen

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Celebration?: The Celebration is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Celebration rated?: The Celebration is rated R in the US.
Is The Celebration a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Celebration?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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