A Private Function
“When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.”
A Private Function is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch A Private Function
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Malcolm Mowbray
- Release date
- 1984-11-09
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Handmade Films
A Private Function — trailer
About A Private Function
A Private Function is a 1984 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Malcolm Mowbray, starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith and Denholm Elliott. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Private Function in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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 black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife, meek Gilbert Chilvers steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Private Function in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream A Private Function on Criterion Channel.
Is A Private Function on Netflix?+
A Private Function is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is A Private Function?+
A Private Function has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in A Private Function?+
A Private Function stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths and Tony Haygarth.
When did A Private Function come out?+
A Private Function is a 1984 movie directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
What genre is A Private Function?+
A Private Function is Comedy film.
Who directed A Private Function?+
A Private Function was directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
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