Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- heartwarming
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film's heartwarming second half appealing but broadly agreed that its formulaic premise and uneven shift between comedy and poignancy weaken the whole.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cassie returns to Earth after dying and must right her wrongs to gain entry to the VIP room in the sky.
Cassie's party-centered personality is contrasted with the neglected loved ones she must reconnect with.
The afterlife quest, social butterfly protagonist, and party-oriented premise are presented in a format aimed at millennials and Gen Z.
The first half emphasizes wild physical humor while the later relationship-focused material pursues heart-tugging poignancy.
Films like Afterlife of the Party, and why
Ghost Town
shared afterlife premise, sentimental comedy, and second-chance emotional arc
The Family Man
shared supernatural redemption story, romantic elements, and accessible humor
16 Wishes
shared female-centered fantasy comedy, friendship themes, and feel-good emotional register
Just Like Heaven
shared contemporary fantasy, romantic comedy conventions, and bittersweet reflection on relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Release Date
- 2021-09-02
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (497)
Cast
- Victoria Justice
- Midori Francis
- Robyn Scott
- Adam Garcia
- Timothy Renouf
- Gloria Garcia
- Myfanwy Waring
- Spencer Sutherland
- Atarah Vecchione
- Kiroshan Naidoo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Afterlife of the Party about?
- After dying during her birthday week, a charismatic party girl gets one last earthly assignment: repair the relationships she neglected before facing judgment in the afterlife.
- What is Afterlife of the Party like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Afterlife of the Party as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Afterlife of the Party violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Afterlife of the Party.
- What did critics think of Afterlife of the Party?
- Critics found the film's heartwarming second half appealing but broadly agreed that its formulaic premise and uneven shift between comedy and poignancy weaken the whole.
- Which films are like Afterlife of the Party?
- Films with a similar feel include Ghost Town, The Family Man, 16 Wishes, and Just Like Heaven.
- How long is Afterlife of the Party?
- Afterlife of the Party runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Afterlife of the Party?
- In United States, Afterlife of the Party streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
