The Birthday (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Birthday is a comedy and drama film directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The beautiful Awa, from a poor background, decides to marry for money rather than love and ends up with the much older Karim. While married, she continues to love the much younger Bouba. On the happy occasion of Awa’s birthday, a macabre plan is to be set in motion.
Who’s in it. The Birthday stars Aminata Diallo, Gustave Sorgho and Guy Desire Yameogo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Birthday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birthday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birthday (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birthday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birthday worth watching?
- The Birthday holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday?
- The Birthday stars Aminata Diallo, Gustave Sorgho and Guy Desire Yameogo.
- When was The Birthday released?
- The Birthday was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.