The Birthday Party
2026, English. Directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.
Family is the most serious business.
The late 1970s, somewhere in the Mediterranean: Marcos Timoleon, a tycoon, is throwing a lavish, extravagant birthday party for Sofia on his exclusive private island. The party is a perfect excuse for various people in his life to approach him with their own agendas.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Birthday Party is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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- Released
- 17 April 2026
- Country
- Greece, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Giorgos Karnavas, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Nicos Panayotopoulos
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What The Birthday Party is based on
The Birthday Party is based on The Birthday Party, a 2007 novel by Panos Karnezis, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 2007
The Birthday Party
By Panos Karnezis
Published by Jonathan Cape
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How long is The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Birthday Party have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Birthday Party on?
The Birthday Party is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Birthday Party?
If you liked The Birthday Party, try American Pastoral, The Boys in the Band, The Godfather Part II.
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party (2026) was directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez and stars Willem Dafoe, Emma Suárez, Joe Cole.
What is The Birthday Party based on?
The Birthday Party is based on The Birthday Party, a 2007 novel by Panos Karnezis, published by Jonathan Cape.