Happy Birthday! (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Happy Birthday! is a drama film directed by Larisa Sadilova, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Blending dramatic situations with a documentary-influenced visual style, Happy Birthday looks in at a typical day in a Russian maternity hospital. The patients range from a middle aged woman pleased if surprised by her current pregnancy to a Muslim woman whose marriage to a Russian has blighted her relationship with her family. No matter what their situations, the women draw strength and support from each other as they share their common experience.
Who’s in it. Happy Birthday! stars Gulnara Mkhitaryan as Lyuba, Irina Proshina, Evgeniya Turkina and Mariya Kuzmina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happy Birthday! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Birthday! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Birthday! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Birthday! (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Birthday! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Birthday! worth watching?
- Happy Birthday! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Birthday!?
- Happy Birthday! stars Gulnara Mkhitaryan, Irina Proshina, Evgeniya Turkina, Mariya Kuzmina and Rano Kubaeva.
- When was Happy Birthday! released?
- Happy Birthday! was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.