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Birthday Suit

2009Movie4 min

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

A sensual, quirky comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for brutality, scares or warmth.

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Story

A spoof behind-the-scenes look at Joe Swanberg's (non-existent) new film, Birthday Suit, about a young couple's "on again, off again" sexual relationship. The (non-existent) film uses cutting edge technology developed at the WETA Workshop to create the illusion of graphic sexual content.

Feels like

  • Meta-Comedy
  • Mockumentary Spoof
  • Indie Film Satire
  • Sexual Relationship Drama
  • Technological Parody
  • Behind-the-Scenes Humour
  • Observational Comedy
  • Film Industry Critique
  • Cringe-Inducing

Crew

Directed by
Joe Swanberg
Written by
Joe Swanberg
Produced by
Mike Farah

Everyone

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

Facts

September 30, 2009 · 4 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 30, 2009
Runtime
4 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Birthday Suit worth watching?"

Questions about Birthday Suit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Birthday Suit worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 4.8).

Will Birthday Suit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Birthday Suit?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 6 for complexity.