Birthday Girl (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Birthday Girl is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Jez Butterworth, running about 93 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy bank clerk orders a Russian mail order bride, and finds his life turned upside down.
Who’s in it. Birthday Girl stars Nicole Kidman as Sophia, alias Nadia, Ben Chaplin as John, Vincent Cassel as Alexei and Mathieu Kassovitz as Yuri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Birthday Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Birthday Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birthday Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birthday Girl (2001)?
- In US, Birthday Girl is available to 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 Birthday Girl worth watching?
- Birthday Girl holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birthday Girl?
- Birthday Girl stars Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel, Mathieu Kassovitz and Kate Lynn Evans.
- When was Birthday Girl released?
- Birthday Girl was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.