Birthday Girl
2001, English. Directed by Jez Butterworth.
Be careful what you wish for.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Birthday Girl
Birthday Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 September 2001
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tom Butterworth, Jez Butterworth
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $16M
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Birthday Girl: quick answers
Is Birthday Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 456 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Birthday Girl?
Birthday Girl runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Birthday Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Birthday Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Birthday Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Birthday Girl is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Birthday Girl on?
Birthday Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Birthday Girl?
If you liked Birthday Girl, try Ca$h, Breathless, $.
Who directed Birthday Girl?
Birthday Girl (2001) was directed by Jez Butterworth and stars Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel.