Alison's Birthday (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Alison's Birthday is a thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Ian Coughlan, running about 97 minutes. “She'll never forget her party… and neither will you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On her 16th birthday, Alison Findlay and two of her friends make contact with a spirit, who warns Alison of impending doom on her 19th birthday. Three years later, on the eve of turning 19, Alison returns home and makes a strange discovery in her family's backyard.
Who’s in it. Alison's Birthday stars Joanne Samuel as Alison Findlay, Lou Brown as Peter Healey, Bunney Brooke as Jennifer Findlay and John Bluthal as Dean Findlay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alison's Birthday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alison's Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alison's Birthday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alison's Birthday (1981)?
- In US, Alison's Birthday is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alison's Birthday worth watching?
- Alison's Birthday holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alison's Birthday?
- Alison's Birthday stars Joanne Samuel, Lou Brown, Bunney Brooke, John Bluthal and Vincent Ball.
- When was Alison's Birthday released?
- Alison's Birthday was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.