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Happy Birthday

2019Movie1 h 35 min

58

DecentGoodWatch score

A tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A mother of two gathers her loved ones to celebrate her birthday in her big house near the Loire Valley. The festivities are disrupted by the arrival of her daughter, who is known for her unpredictable outbursts.

Feels like

Dysfunctional Family Drama
Intense Character Study
Interpersonal Conflict
Family Secrets Unveiled
French Cinema
Emotional Tension
Realistic Portrayal
Birthday Gathering
Volatile Relationships

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by: Cédric Kahn
Written by: Cédric Kahn, Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino
Produced by: Sylvie Pialat, Serge Hayat, Benoît Quainon
Music by: Pascal Chauvin, Sylvain Malbrant, Franck Tassel

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Facts

September 4, 2019 · 1 h 35 min · Strong Language

Released: September 4, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Original language: French
Made in: France
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 18 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy Birthday?"

Questions about Happy Birthday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy Birthday?

It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Happy Birthday worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6).

Will Happy Birthday make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Happy Birthday plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Happy Birthday a box office flop?

Budget$5 million

Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

Is Happy Birthday in English?

French

No, it was made in French.