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The Birthday Gift

Name: The Birthday Gift
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2026-10-30
Cast: Jeanne Goursaud, Edin Hasanović, Heiner Lauterbach, Levin Wopp, Sogol Faghani

2026 | 86 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for people who need a good giggle. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Single mother Marlene Frischmann organizes a birthday party for her son Theo at her brother's chic country villa, which quickly spirals into family drama, world-view quarrels, and chaos.

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