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The Celebration

7.719981h 41mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorThomas Vinterberg
WritersThomas Vinterberg·Mogens Rukov
ProducerBirgitte Hald

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Thomas Vinterberg

UTUlrich Thomsen
Ulrich Thomsen
Christian
HMHenning Moritzen
Henning Moritzen
Faderen
TLThomas Bo Larsen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
PSPaprika Steen
Paprika Steen
Helene
BNBirthe Neumann
Birthe Neumann
Moderen
TDTrine Dyrholm
Trine Dyrholm
Pia
HDHelle Dolleris
Helle Dolleris
Mette
TGTherese Glahn
Therese Glahn
Michelle
KBKlaus Bondam
Klaus Bondam
Toastmasteren
BHBjarne Henriksen
Bjarne Henriksen
Kokken
GDGbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
LLLasse Lunderskov
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen

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The Celebration — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Celebration?

The Celebration is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Celebration on Netflix?

No, The Celebration is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Celebration on Amazon Prime Video?

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