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The Birthday Party

6.519682h 3mPG-13MovieDramaComedyThriller

Based on Harold Pinter's enigmatic play about a boarder in a British seaside dwelling who is visited by two strangers. They torment him verbally, ask him idiotic unanswerable questions, force him to sit down and stand up, and give him a…

DirectorWilliam Friedkin
WriterHarold Pinter
ProducersMax Rosenberg·Edgar J. Scherick

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Cast · Directed by William Friedkin

RSRobert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Stanley Webber
PMPatrick Magee
Patrick Magee
Shamus McCann
DNDandy Nichols
Dandy Nichols
Meg Bowles
STSydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
Nat Goldberg
MKMoultrie Kelsall
Moultrie Kelsall
Pete Bowles
HFHelen Fraser
Helen Fraser
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The Birthday Party — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Birthday Party on Netflix?

No, The Birthday Party is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Birthday Party on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Birthday Party isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Birthday Party for free?

The Birthday Party isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 27, 1969. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.