Birthday Boy
Seen it?2024 | 89 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fabelmans, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
On his 16th birthday, alone and depressed Yoke is taken on a journey by his friend Rico, to have the best birthday possible given the poverty stricken circumstances; some unexpected company and lessons are found along the way. Shot on MiniDV tapes and totally handheld.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 873 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brice Anthony Heller
- Darian RolleRico
- Bryson GrimesYoke
- Katrina DoMya
- Shodi AZDad
- Jennifer PearlMom
- Seth ClarkeSloppy Joe
- Andi AndersonT
- Chris JeffreysStrip Club Security
- Jamie FlanaganAsshole Home Owner #1
- Odin GomezAsshole Homeowner #2