The Birthday Party
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.
Directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez · Drama · 103 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Studio
Lemming Film / Heretic
Release
2026-04-17
Runtime
103 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Marcos Timoleon
Willem Dafoe
Olivia
Emma Suárez
Joe Cole
Sofia
Vic Carmen Sonne
Christos Stergioglou
Carlos Cuevas
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Critical Assessment
The Birthday Party holds 5.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 16, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Birthday Party good? What are critics saying?+
The Birthday Party holds 5.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is The Birthday Party?+
The Birthday Party has a runtime of 103 min.
Who directed The Birthday Party?+
The Birthday Party was directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.
Where can I watch The Birthday Party?+
The Birthday Party is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Birthday Party" appears to be mixed. Some reviewers praise Willem Dafoe for his performance, which they attribute to his charm despite an unattractive appearance. Others express disappointment with the film's portrayal of Sofia's party, feeling it is extravagant and fruitless. The reviewer who commented on the trailer seems to enjoy it, even calling it a "birthday party" themselves.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Old man butt cheeks and a pretty view are all *The Birthday Party* has to offer as a film. Willem Dafoe does what he can, but is surprisingly forgettable here. Sofia’s party ends up being extravagant and fruitless, which is also the perfect definition of the film. https://bit.ly/…
Chris Sawin · 3/10
From the trailer's comments
Yes a movie without you Carson clay
@GenmaOnimusha-n7v6p · 0 likesDefoe has a very unattractive appearance that's why he is so charismatic
@sisenbrothers4910 · 1 likesYou know, I'm something of a birthday party myself.
@echolot · 6 likes
