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The Best Birthday Ever

2022·Movie
1h 15min
IMDb5.3

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Charlie’s long-awaited birthday will be completely different than he imagined. Little Sister gets sick and no one has time to celebrate. So Charlie escapes to head for his grandmother’s house. But to get there he must first go through the forest.
Animated Family FilmChildren's AdventureEscapismWholesomeSibling RelationshipBirthday CelebrationFantasy ElementsComfort Watch

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Ekbladh
Written by:
Aje Andrea Brücken, Rotraut Susanne Berner
Produced by:
Simon Crowe, Alexandra Schatz, Bruno Felix
Composed by:
Annette Focks

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Best Birthday Ever legally?

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The Best Birthday Ever is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Best Birthday Ever worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Best Birthday Ever?

1 h 15 min

The Best Birthday Ever runs 1 h 15 min.

What language is The Best Birthday Ever in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Best Birthday Ever?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Best Birthday Ever in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.