Birthday Girl(2001)
Be careful what you wish for.
Birthday Girl Synopsis
John is a mild-mannered banker who has never been lucky in love. Fed up with waiting for the right girl to come along, John takes a chance on a Russian mail-order bride arranged via the Internet, where he is introduced to Nadia. John's fondness for Nadia grows... until the sudden arrival of Nadia's gregarious cousins makes John realize that he's in over his head.
Birthday Girl (2001) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Jez Butterworth, released on September 6, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel and Mathieu Kassovitz. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 445 ratings.
- Director:
- Jez Butterworth
- Writers:
- Tom Butterworth, Jez Butterworth
- Producers:
- Steve Butterworth, Diana Phillips, Eric Abraham
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Stephen Warbeck
- Production:
- HAL Films, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,171,098
- Status:
- Released
Birthday Girl (2001) Trailer
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Birthday Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicole Kidman
as Nadia / Sophia
Ben Chaplin
as John
Vincent Cassel
as Alexei
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Yuri
- Kate Lynn Evans
Kate Lynn Evans
as Clare
Stephen Mangan
as Bank Manager
Alexander Armstrong
as Robert Mosley
Sally Phillips
as Karen
Jo McInnes
as Waitress
Ben Miller
as Concierge
Jonathan Aris
as D.I. O'Fetiger
- Katya Barton-Chapple
Katya Barton-Chapple
as Young Sophia
Key crew
Directed by Jez Butterworth, written by Tom Butterworth and Jez Butterworth, produced by Steve Butterworth, Diana Phillips and Eric Abraham.
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Birthday Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 445 ratings.
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Birthday Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birthday Girl online?
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Birthday Girl (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Birthday Girl?
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The main cast of Birthday Girl (2001) includes Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel, Mathieu Kassovitz and Kate Lynn Evans. The film was directed by Jez Butterworth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birthday Girl released?
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Birthday Girl was released on September 6, 2001 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Birthday Girl worth watching?
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Birthday Girl (2001) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 445 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Birthday Girl?
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Yes. The official Birthday Girl trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.