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David's Birthday

2009Movie1 h 46 min

DramaMystery
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A romantic, slow-burning mystery movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Desire and Discovery on the Italian Riviera

Two couples are enjoying their summer at the beach, but when the grown son of one couple arrives, it surprisingly stirs something in the husband of the other couple, will the forbidden feelings end badly?

Feels like

  • Italian Drama
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Psychological Study
  • Relationship Melodrama
  • Tense Dynamics
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Slow Burn Thriller
  • Summer Setting

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Marco Filiberti
Written by
Marco Filiberti, Deborah De Furia
Produced by
Caroline Locardi, Agnes Trincal
Music by
Andrea Chenna

Everyone

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

Facts

September 8, 2009 · 1 h 46 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 8, 2009
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Italy
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream David's Birthday?"

Questions about David's Birthday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream David's Birthday?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is David's Birthday worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6).

Is David's Birthday good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is David's Birthday plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is David's Birthday in English?

ItalianEnglish

No, it was made in Italian, with some English.