Birthday Girl

Be careful what you wish for.

20011h 33m5.9(450 votes)

ComedyCrimeThriller

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…

Birthday Girl (2001) is a comedy, crime, and thriller film directed by Jez Butterworth. It stars Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, and Vincent Cassel. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 450 votes.

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Director

Jez Butterworth

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Nadia / Sophia

Ben Chaplin

John

Vincent Cassel

Alexei

Mathieu Kassovitz

Yuri

Kate Lynn Evans

Clare

Stephen Mangan

Bank Manager

Alexander Armstrong

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birthday Girl

Where can I watch Birthday Girl?

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Who stars in Birthday Girl?

Birthday Girl stars Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel, and Mathieu Kassovitz, and was directed by Jez Butterworth.

How long is Birthday Girl?

Birthday Girl has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Birthday Girl come out?

Birthday Girl was released in 2001.

What genre is Birthday Girl?

Birthday Girl is a comedy, crime, and thriller film.

Is Birthday Girl worth watching?

Birthday Girl holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.