film The Most Epic Party Scenes in Film History
A party scene in a movie can make or break the whole film. It sets up a tone (or a tone change), it reveals a lot about the characters (how they behave in a party environment), and it's usually is a strong selling point in the trailer. Party scenes are important and boy, are they fun. What are the greatest party scenes in film history?
What is it exactly that separates a good party scene from a bad one? Loud music, hot women, some slapstick humor? That's all it takes, right? Nope. The perfect movie party scene needs all these things, but in just the right combinations. The party scenes from film on this list get the balance just right and make for some epic parties you wish you could attend.
Be it for the fun of the scene, the comedy, how iconic and memorable it has become, or how important these scenes were to the story, these are the greatest party scenes in film history, with videos. Cast your votes below and enjoy reliving these awesome parties from film.National Lampoon's Animal House
Actors: Kevin Bacon, John Belushi, Donald Sutherland, Karen Allen, John Landis, + more
Initial Release: 1978
Directed by: John Landis
Also Ranked
#39 on The Best '70s Movies
#51 on Movies with the Best Soundtracks
#7 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
#54 on Movies That Should Never Be Remade
The Wolf of Wall Street
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, Rob Reiner, + more
Initial Release: 2013
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Also Ranked
#13 on The Best Movies Based on Non-Fiction Books
#32 on The Best Movies Based on True Stories
#96 on The Most Awkward Movies to Watch with Your Parents
#1 on The Greatest Movies About Making Money
Old School
Actors: Elisha Cuthbert, Snoop Dogg, Will Ferrell, Sarah Shahi, Vince Vaughn, + more
Initial Release: 2003
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Also Ranked
#50 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
#78 on Movies That Should Never Be Remade
#44 on Movies You Wish You Could Still Watch for the First Time
#35 on The Absolute Funniest Movies Of All Time
Dazed and Confused
Actors: Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey, Renée Zellweger, Parker Posey, + more
Initial Release: 1993
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Also Ranked
#30 on The Funniest '90s Movies
#25 on The Greatest Soundtracks of All Time
#4 on The Best Movies of 1993
#17 on Movies with the Best Soundtracks
