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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

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2015 | 87 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 Moonlight, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Unfolding over the course of one very eventful day in his life, at 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry's afternoon birthday pool party, the guests include an assortment of grown-ups from the family church, as well as Henry’s secular and religious teen friends — including the closeted young Logan, who clearly has eyes for Henry.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Cone

  • Cole DomanHenry Gamble
  • Pat HealyBob Gamble
  • Elizabeth LaidlawKat Gamble
  • Nina GanetAutumn Gamble
  • Daniel KyriLogan
  • Francis GuinanLarry Montgomery
  • Hanna DworkinBonnie Montgomery
  • Darci NalepaGrace Montgomery
  • Patrick AndrewsRicky Matthews
  • Meg ThalkenRose Matthews