Birthday (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Birthday is a drama film directed by Lee Jong-un, running about 120 minutes. “A story of a family left behind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Returning from eight years abroad at work and in prison, Jeong-il struggles to reconnect with his wife and their young daughter, Ye-sol, whom he barely knows.
Who’s in it. Birthday stars Sol Kyung-gu as Jung-il, Jeon Do-yeon as Soon-nam, Kim Bo-min as Ye-sol and Yoon Chan-young as Su-ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Birthday sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birthday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birthday (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birthday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birthday worth watching?
- Birthday holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Birthday?
- Birthday stars Sol Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Bo-min, Yoon Chan-young and Kim Soo-jin.
- When was Birthday released?
- Birthday was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.