Birthday Girl
2001 · Movie · R · 93 min · ★ 5.9 · 55% critics
A lonely, mild-mannered banker in England orders a Russian mail-order bride online, hoping for a fresh start. Their awkward new relationship takes a sharp turn when unexpected visitors arrive for her birthday, pulling him into a chaotic situation that tests his judgment and nerves.
Also known as Birthdaygirl
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-09-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (436 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quirky romance that veers into tense, offbeat trouble and doesn’t mind getting a little implausible; Not for you if you need grounded realism or steady tone like Taken.
Pros: magnetic lead performance; twisty, lively premise; darkly funny moments | Cons: uneven tone shifts; far-fetched plot turns; thin character depth
Themes
- robbery
- mail order bride
- bank clerk
Cast & crew
Nicole Kidman
as Nadia / Sophia
Ben Chaplin
as John
Vincent Cassel
as Alexei
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Yuri
- KE
Kate Lynn Evans
as Clare
Stephen Mangan
as Bank Manager
Alexander Armstrong
as Robert Mosley
Sally Phillips
as Karen
Jo McInnes
as Waitress
Ben Miller
as Concierge
Directed by Jez Butterworth