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The Birthday Party

6.819871h 50mMovieTV MovieDramaMystery

It is Stanley's birthday, but the party he is given is not quite what he expects. [A BBC production broadcast on the Theatre Night series.]

DirectorKenneth Ives
WriterHarold Pinter
ProducerRosemary Hill

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kenneth Ives

KCKenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham
Stanley Webber
JPJoan Plowright
Joan Plowright
Meg Bowles
HPHarold Pinter
Harold Pinter
Nat Goldberg
CBColin Blakely
Colin Blakely
Shamus McCann
JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Lulu
RL
Robert Lang
Petey Bowles

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The Birthday Party — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Birthday Party on Netflix?

No, The Birthday Party is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is The Birthday Party on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Birthday Party isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch The Birthday Party for free?

The Birthday Party is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.