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Kitchen Party (1997): Cast & Plot

Kitchen Party (1997) movie poster

Kitchen Party is a 1997 comedy directed by Gary Burns, starring Scott Speedman as Scott, Tygh Runyan and Laura Harris. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Kitchen Party (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Gary Burns
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kitchen Party About?

The premise of Kitchen Party without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a group of teenagers throw a classic Canadian house‑party, they become unexpectedly trapped in the kitchen by an immaculate living‑room carpet, forcing the night to unfold in a cramped space. Meanwhile, their parents host a dinner gathering where suburban politeness unravels, revealing the same childish fixations that drive their kids.

Kitchen Party Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • teen drinking
  • vulgarity
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Kitchen Party Cast & Characters

Scott Speedman leads the cast as Scott, with Tygh Runyan as Wayne and Laura Harris as Tammy Driscoll. Directed by Gary Burns; 31 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Kitchen Party Plot Summary

What happens in Kitchen Party from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the bored suburban atmosphere of a Canadian city, Scott, Scott Speedman, decides to throw a celebratory get-together at his parents’ house. The home is kept in meticulous order—an almost impractical rigidity about carpet directions and doily placement—so the only space that stays free of mess is the tiled kitchen, the designated zone where the party will unfold.

Full summary

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FAQ

Kitchen Party FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kitchen Party, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kitchen Party?

Kitchen Party runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Kitchen Party released?

Kitchen Party was released on September 8, 1997.

Who directed Kitchen Party?

Kitchen Party was directed by Gary Burns.

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Who is in the cast of Kitchen Party?

Kitchen Party stars Scott Speedman as Scott, Tygh Runyan as Wayne and Laura Harris as Tammy Driscoll, among 31 credited actors.

Does Kitchen Party have a post-credit scene?

No. Kitchen Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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