Unhappy Birthday (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2011, Unhappy Birthday is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Mark Harriot, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community. Inspired by British cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, the film explores the fear of isolation and nature versus nature. A special birthday party becomes a living nightmare for City-dwelling couple Sadie and Rick and their friend Johnny. They visit Corinne, an enigmatic local on the island of Amen, which is accessible only by invite and seemingly impossible to get off. A mysterious family connection with Corinne brings horrific consequences as they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the island's wild nature.
Who’s in it. Unhappy Birthday stars Christina de Vallee as SADIE, Jonathan Keane as JONNY, David Paisley as RICK and David Paisley as RICK, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Unhappy Birthday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unhappy Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unhappy Birthday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unhappy Birthday (2011)?
- In GB, Unhappy Birthday is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unhappy Birthday worth watching?
- Unhappy Birthday holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unhappy Birthday?
- Unhappy Birthday stars Christina de Vallee, Jonathan Keane, David Paisley, David Paisley and Jill Riddiford.
- When was Unhappy Birthday released?
- Unhappy Birthday was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.