

Happy Birthday to Me
1981, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Six of the most bizarre murders you will ever see.
Virginia is proud that she belongs to a clique. The best students at a private school. But before her 18th birthday, a gruesome set of murders take place and her friends are the ones who are falling prey. Could it be her? She suffers from blackouts due to a freak accident one year earlier. We soon learn the truth behind her accident and what is going on.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 247 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Happy Birthday to Me
Happy Birthday to Me is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Melissa Sue AndersonVirginia Wainwright
- Glenn FordDr. David Faraday
- Lawrence DaneHal Wainwright
- Sharon AckerEstelle Wainwright
- Frances HylandMrs. Patterson
- Tracey E. BregmanAnn Thomerson
- Jack BlumAlfred Morris
- Matt CravenSteve Maxwell
- Lenore ZannMaggie
- David EisnerRudi
- Lisa LangloisAmelia
- Michel-René LabelleEtienne Vercures
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- John C.W. Saxton, Timothy Bond, Peter Jobin
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $11M
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Happy Birthday to Me: quick answers
Is Happy Birthday to Me worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 247 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happy Birthday to Me?
Happy Birthday to Me runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Happy Birthday to Me have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happy Birthday to Me. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happy Birthday to Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Happy Birthday to Me is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Happy Birthday to Me on?
Happy Birthday to Me is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happy Birthday to Me?
If you liked Happy Birthday to Me, try Scream, April Fool's Day, Urban Legend.
Who directed Happy Birthday to Me?
Happy Birthday to Me (1981) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Melissa Sue Anderson, Glenn Ford, Lawrence Dane.