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Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Lee Grant, Marlee Matlin, Paul Regina ... see more see more... , Margaret Cho , Steve Antin , Dimitra Arliss , Christopher Atkins , Dennis Christopher , Bruce Davison , Nina Foch , Ron Glass , Eugene Robert Glazer , Michael Kearns , Sally Kellerman , Greg Louganis , Victor Love , Roddy McDowall , Peter Murnik , Olivia Newton-John , Talia Paul , Bronson Pinchot , Joel Polis , George Segal , Lou Liberatore , David Knapp , Devon Gummersall , Robert Fitzpatrick

In this bittersweet comedy drama, a man nearing the end of his life seeks closure with his family and friends, and he confronts the issues of the right to die. Nick Stark (Eric Roberts) is a successfu... read more read more...l architect who is openly gay. He was involved in a committed relationship with Brandon Theis (Gregory Harrison), a television director, until Nick discovered that he's HIV-positive. Nick's first question to Brandon is "You won't leave me, will you? I don't want to die alone." Brandon, however, doesn't have the emotional strength to deal with Nick's condition and soon moves on. Several years later, even though Nick has been mindful of his health, he begins to display symptoms of full-blown AIDS, most notably the brain lesions that indicate Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, an AIDS-related illness that has already claimed several of his friends. Wanting to go out with his dignity intact, Nick decides to throw one last party, which will give him the opportunity to say goodbye to his friends and family while he's still lucid -- shortly after which he intends to take his own life with painkillers. Nick attempts to make peace with his mother and father (Lee Grant and George Segal), who had difficulty accepting their son's lifestyle, and he enjoys a last laugh with his close friends, until Brandon -- who is hardly welcomed by the group -- shows up. Appearing as Nick's friends and family are Margaret Cho, Bronson Pinchot, Bruce Davison, Sally Kellerman, Marlee Matlin, Roddy McDowall, and Dennis Christopher. Writer and director Randal Kleiser loosely based It's My Party on his own personal experiences when his longtime companion was diagnosed with AIDS and opted to take his own life before his symptoms became too severe. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Release Date: March 22, 1996

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DVD Release Date: June 3, 2003

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  • jjnxn
    June 20, 2007
    jjnxn
    it will break your heart and make you laugh.
  • cavebehr39
    April 20, 2009
    cavebehr39
    You will need a crate of tissues while watching this emotion filled story of one mans way of completing his life
  • latinorick71
    April 9, 2009
    latinorick71
    another soap opera but what a cast and the music is fantastic. Eric Roberts never looked better and the ended sure is a heart tagger.







    the cast is wonderful and everyone is oh so bitchy, but then the party boy is dying from aids. you'll laugh, you'll cry but overa... read morell you will enjoy.
  • elfqueenmelian
    May 31, 2008
    elfqueenmelian
    This made me bawl. My friend recommended it to me and I'm glad she did. I'm a huge fan of Bronson Pinchot but Eric Roberts is the biggest surprise here. As the center of attention he turns in a fine realistic performance--almost too realistic. I recommend this film to anyone who ... read morehas a good soul... or a heart still broken from the loss of a friend.
  • LeoToTo2025
    May 23, 2008
    LeoToTo2025
    The life and love of a group of family and friends is the centeral story of dealing with pain and heartache in the wake of tragedy. An all star cast and a compeling story makes this a must see movie!!!!!!!
  • classifiedcats
    May 23, 2007
    classifiedcats
    watching it right now and with the aids in todays world this is a must see movie,,,rated logo ( with a gay lifestlye )
  • gympie14
    May 20, 2007
    gympie14
    Very touching and moving. Some of the performaces are a bit lackluster, and in some places the writing is just plain bad. The general purpose of the peice shines through though, and you will be affected.
  • valcolon
    June 24, 2006
    valcolon
    Must not be watched without a box of tissues. Most moving movie about AIDS and making your own choices.

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Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy
December 15, 2006
Emanuel Levy, Variety

This chronicle of a person with AIDS who decides to terminate his life while his faculties are still intact feels like a personal work, but it's all background detail, lacking a strong dramatic core Full Review

Andy Seiler
January 1, 2000
Andy Seiler, USA Today

This Party has its funny, sad and awkward moments. But at the end, you'll be glad you went.

Don Willmott
August 25, 2006
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com

a powerful experience. Full Review

Walter Chaw
July 6, 2003
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Any movie trying this hard to get me misty is a lot more likely to make me angry. Full Review

Mike McGranaghan
February 6, 2003
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat

A powerful and moving film

Lisa Schwarzbaum
September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

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Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

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Peter Stack
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

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January 1, 2000
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