The Birthday Cake (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2021, The Birthday Cake is a thriller and crime film directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos, running about 93 minutes. “Revenge never tasted so sweet” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the 10th anniversary of his father's death, Giovanni reluctantly accepts the task of bringing a cake to the home of his uncle, a mob boss, for a celebration. Just two hours into the night, Gio's life is forever changed.
Who’s in it. The Birthday Cake stars Val Kilmer as Uncle Angelo, Ashley Benson as Tracey, Lorraine Bracco as Sofia and William Fichtner as Uncle Ricardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Birthday Cake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Cake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birthday Cake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birthday Cake (2021)?
- In US, The Birthday Cake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Cake worth watching?
- The Birthday Cake holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday Cake?
- The Birthday Cake stars Val Kilmer, Ashley Benson, Lorraine Bracco, William Fichtner and Shiloh Fernandez.
- When was The Birthday Cake released?
- The Birthday Cake was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.