The Celebration (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1998, The Celebration is a drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 105 minutes. “Every family has a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grandiose party to celebrate a sixtieth birthday unleashes a family drama with all the lies that conceal horrendous secrets. The eldest son, Christian, stages a showdown with the popular pater familias; his provocative, moving after-dinner speech dislodges all the masks, which finally fall completely as the father-son conflict intensifies and the bewildered guests look on.
Who’s in it. The Celebration stars Ulrich Thomsen as Christian, Henning Moritzen as Faderen, Thomas Bo Larsen as Michael and Paprika Steen as Helene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Celebration has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Celebration page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Celebration tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Celebration (1998)?
- In US, The Celebration is available to stream on Criterion Channel and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Celebration worth watching?
- The Celebration holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Celebration?
- The Celebration stars Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen and Birthe Neumann.
- When was The Celebration released?
- The Celebration was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.