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A Private Function

6.419841h 36mMovieComedy

In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby, accountant Henry Allardyce and solicitor Frank Lockwood are fattening a…

DirectorMalcolm Mowbray
WritersAlan Bennett·Malcolm Mowbray
ProducersMark Shivas·George Harrison

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Malcolm Mowbray

MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
Gilbert Chilvers
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Joyce Chilvers
DEDenholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Swaby
RGRichard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths
Allardyce
THTony Haygarth
Tony Haygarth
Sutcliff
JNJohn Normington
John Normington
Lockwood
BPBill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Wormold
LSLiz Smith
Liz Smith
Mother
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Mrs. Allardyce
JCJim Carter
Jim Carter
Inspector Noble
PPPete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Nuttol
EOEileen O'Brien
Eileen O'Brien
Mrs. Sutcliff

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A Private Function — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Private Function?

A Private Function is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Private Function on Netflix?

No, A Private Function is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is A Private Function on Amazon Prime Video?

A Private Function isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Private Function for free?

A Private Function is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.