Movie

A Private Function

“When a clandestine party goes wild, it's all about pork... and prestige.”

★ 6.5(65)19841h 36m

A Private Function is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch A Private Function

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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 France — 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.

Cast

Michael Palin

Gilbert Chilvers

Maggie Smith

Joyce Chilvers

Denholm Elliott

Dr. Swaby

Richard Griffiths

Allardyce

Tony Haygarth

Sutcliff

John Normington

Lockwood

Bill Paterson

Wormold

Liz Smith

Mother

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Allardyce

Jim Carter

Inspector Noble

Pete Postlethwaite

Nuttol

Eileen O'Brien

Mrs. Sutcliff

Themes & keywords

northern englandpigsatireyorkshirerural areaworking classpost warfood rationing1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Private Function in France?+

In France, you can stream A Private Function on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is A Private Function on Netflix?+

A Private Function is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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.