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Abigail's Party

7.419771h 47mPGMovieComedyDramaTV 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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Abigail's Party on Netflix?

No, Abigail's Party is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Abigail's Party on Amazon Prime Video?

Abigail's Party isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Abigail's Party for free?

Abigail's Party isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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).