The Birthday Trip (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, The Birthday Trip is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 94 minutes. “When the shy hot dog vendor Kaj's 40th birthday is comming up his friends invite him to celebrate his birthday on a trip to Poland with booze and ladies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the hot-dog vendor Kaj from the small town of Skælskør in Denmark turns 40, his friends take him on a trip to Poland, to a long party with cheap liquor and emigration eager polish ladies. It will go merrily, but it gets serious for Kaj as he meets a girl who mistakes him for a wealthy Toyota dealer she has exchanged letters with.
Who’s in it. The Birthday Trip stars Steen Svare as Kaj, Bertel Abildgaard as Kajs ven, Peter Bay as Kajs ven and Ivan Horn as Kajs ven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Birthday Trip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birthday Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birthday Trip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birthday Trip (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birthday Trip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birthday Trip worth watching?
- The Birthday Trip holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday Trip?
- The Birthday Trip stars Steen Svare, Bertel Abildgaard, Peter Bay, Ivan Horn and Michael Boesen.