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The Birthday Party

1968Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Based on Harold Pinter's enigmatic play about a boarder in a British seaside dwelling who is visited by two strangers.

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
William Friedkin
Written by
Harold Pinter
Produced by
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Music by
Alan Pattillo, Jim Roddan, Norman Bolland

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 9, 1968 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
December 9, 1968
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Berserk Button, Good Cop/Bad Cop, The Unseen +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Birthday Party worth watching?"

Questions about The Birthday Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Birthday Party worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Birthday Party okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does The Birthday Party use?

Berserk ButtonGood Cop/Bad CopThe UnseenBlind Without 'EmThe DreadedCloud CuckoolanderEye ScreamBrains and BrawnDark and Troubled PastNothing Is ScarierGroin AttackAnd I Must Screamand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Berserk Button, Good Cop/Bad Cop, and The Unseen.