The Anniversary Party (2001)
- Starring:
- Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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In this Dogma 95-inspired first feature for acclaimed performers Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming, the two star as Joe and Sally Therrian, a couple who have recently reconciled after a yearlong separation, and who decide to throw a sixth anniversary party in their honor. They invite a bevy of Hollywood types, including Skye Davidson (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young, beautiful, Ecstasy-pushing actress appointed to play a character based on
Sally in the new feature film based on Joe's successful novel. Also featured are Cal and Sophia Gold (played by real-life marrieds Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates), the former a co-star of Sally's and the latter her best friend who has given up the business to raise a family; Mac (John C. Reilly), the director of the new film and his actress wife Clair (Jane Adams), who has continued working after the recent birth of their child; Judy and Jerry Adams (Parker Posey and John Benjamin Hickey), the Therrians' managers; and Gina (Jennifer Beals), Joe's ex-girlfriend, who is often regarded as his first big love. Things are complicated when their contentious neighbors (Mina Badie and Denis O'Hare) make an appearance, and a mystery gift causes the event to unravel over the course of one long evening. The film was also written by Cumming and Leigh, another first for both actors. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast:
- Alan Cumming - Joe Therrian
- Jane Adams - Clair Forsyth
- Jennifer Beals - Gina Taylor
- John Benjamin Hickey - Jerry Adams
- Denis O'Hare - Ryan Rose
- Parker Posey - Judy Adams
- Mary Lynn Rajskub - Mary-Lynn
- Jennifer Jason Leigh - Sally Therrian
- Mina Badie - Monica Rose
- Phoebe Cates - Sophia Gold
- Kevin Kline - Cal Gold
- Gwyneth Paltrow - Skye Davidson
- John C. Reilly - Mac Forsyth
- Michael Panes - Levi Panes
- Director(s):
- Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
- Writer(s):
- Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
- Producer(s):
- Alan Cumming, Joanne Sellar, Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Drug Content, Nudity, Adult Language)
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- 2001 - The Anniversary Party - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking








