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Happy Birthday, Marsha!

3.5201815mNRMovieDramaHistory

It's a hot summer day in June 1969. Marsha plans a birthday party for herself, but no one shows up. Sylvia, Marsha's best friend, suggests they meet at Stonewall instead, where Marsha can perform. When the police arrive to raid the bar, Marsha is among the first to fight back.

DirectorsSasha Wortzel·Tourmaline
WritersTourmaline·Sasha Wortzel
ProducersTourmaline·Luisa Conlon

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sasha Wortzel

MTMya Taylor
Mya Taylor
Marsha P. Johnson
ELEve Lindley
Eve Lindley
Sylvia Rivera
CBCherno Biko
Cherno Biko
Andorra Marks
RO
Rios O'Leary-Tagiuri
Bambi L'Amour
CDCyrus Dunham
Cyrus Dunham
Junior
MJMarsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson
Self (archival footage)
JT
Jay Toole

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Happy Birthday, Marsha! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Happy Birthday, Marsha!?

Happy Birthday, Marsha! is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Happy Birthday, Marsha! on Netflix?

No, Happy Birthday, Marsha! is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Happy Birthday, Marsha! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Happy Birthday, Marsha! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Happy Birthday, Marsha! for free?

Happy Birthday, Marsha! is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.