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The Birthday Present

7.319571h 40mMovieDrama

Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a…

DirectorPat Jackson
WriterJack Whittingham
ProducerJack Whittingham

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Not available in India
Streaming in 23 other countries

The Birthday Present isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 19 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Pat Jackson

TBTony Britton
Tony Britton
Simon Scott
SSSylvia Syms
Sylvia Syms
Jean Scott
JWJack Watling
Jack Watling
Bill Thompson
WFWalter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
Sir John Dell
GKGeoffrey Keen
Geoffrey Keen
Colonel Wilson
HMHoward Marion-Crawford
Howard Marion-Crawford
George Bates
JWJohn Welsh
John Welsh
Chief Customs Officer
IBIan Bannen
Ian Bannen
Junior Customs Officer
LWLockwood West
Lockwood West
Mr. Barraclough
HFHarry Fowler
Harry Fowler
Charlie
FPFrederick Piper
Frederick Piper
Careers Officer
CLCyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Magistrate

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The Birthday Present — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birthday Present?

The Birthday Present isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Birthday Present on Netflix?

No, The Birthday Present is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Birthday Present on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Birthday Present isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Birthday Present for free?

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