The Birthday Party (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Birthday Party is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Kenneth Ives, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. It is Stanley's birthday, but the party he is given is not quite what he expects.
Who’s in it. The Birthday Party stars Kenneth Cranham as Stanley Webber, Joan Plowright as Meg Bowles, Harold Pinter as Nat Goldberg and Colin Blakely as Shamus McCann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Birthday Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birthday Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birthday Party tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birthday Party (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birthday Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birthday Party worth watching?
- The Birthday Party holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party stars Kenneth Cranham, Joan Plowright, Harold Pinter, Colin Blakely and Julie Walters.
- When was The Birthday Party released?
- The Birthday Party was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.