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Abigail's Party

7.419771h 47mMovieComedyDramaTV Movie

Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducerMargaret Matheson

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Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Beverley
TSTim Stern
Tim Stern
Laurence
JDJanine Duvitski
Janine Duvitski
Angela
JSJohn Salthouse
John Salthouse
Tony
HR
Harriet Reynolds
Susan

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Abigail's Party — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Abigail's Party?

Abigail's Party is streaming on Criterion Channel and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Abigail's Party on Netflix?

No, Abigail's Party is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Britbox.

Is Abigail's Party on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Abigail's Party isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Abigail's Party for free?

Abigail's Party is available on Criterion Channel and Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Abigail's Party?

Yes — Abigail's Party is followed by Who's Who (1979) in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today.

Is there a prequel to Abigail's Party?

Yes — The Kiss of Death (1977) comes before Abigail's Party in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today.

Is Abigail's Party part of a trilogy?

No — Abigail's Party is part of the Mike Leigh's Play For Today, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today?

There are 6 films in the Mike Leigh's Play For Today: Hard Labour (1973), Nuts in May (1976), The Kiss of Death (1977), Abigail's Party (1977), Who's Who (1979) and Home Sweet Home (1982).