The Birthday (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2004, The Birthday is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Eugenio Mira, running about 100 minutes. “Tonight we are celebrating the end of the world, and you are on the guestlist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norman, a young man very much in love with his girlfriend, attends her father's birthday party, held in a hotel where something mysterious is going on.
Who’s in it. The Birthday stars Corey Feldman as Norman Forrester, Erica Prior as Alison Fulton, Jack Taylor as Ron Fulton and Dale Douma as Vincent Papahistros, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Birthday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2004)?
- In US, The Birthday is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Birthday worth watching?
- The Birthday holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday?
- The Birthday stars Corey Feldman, Erica Prior, Jack Taylor, Dale Douma and Liz Lobato.
- When was The Birthday released?
- The Birthday was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.