Movie Overview
Title
There Birthdays
Release Date
2023
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Genre
Drama
Director
Jane Weinstock
Producers
Andrea Miller, Rachel K. Ofori, Chris Collins, James Welling
Age Rating
R rated
OTT Platforms
Prime Video, Tubi
| Title | There Birthdays |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Runtime | 1h 30m |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jane Weinstock |
| Producers | Andrea Miller, Rachel K. Ofori, Chris Collins, James Welling |
| Age Rating | R rated |
| OTT Platforms | Prime Video, Tubi |
Movie Cast
Actor | Actress
Character
Gus Birney
Joyce
Uly Schlesinger
Adam
Dolly Wells
Marian
Guy Burnet
Christopher
Branden Lindsay
Carl
Robert Eli
Steve
Annie McNamara
Denise
Danny Hamouie
Bill
Kristi Kirk
Dr. Waring
Crystal Swann
Cassandra
| Actor | Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Gus Birney | Joyce |
| Uly Schlesinger | Adam |
| Dolly Wells | Marian |
| Guy Burnet | Christopher |
| Branden Lindsay | Carl |
| Robert Eli | Steve |
| Annie McNamara | Denise |
| Danny Hamouie | Bill |
| Kristi Kirk | Dr. Waring |
| Crystal Swann | Cassandra |
Storyline
In 1970, with the Kent State protests as a backdrop, sixteen-year-old Bobbie and her professor parents Kate and Rob, are torn between their high ideals and the old- fashioned comforts of the nuclear family.
Movie Summary & Timeline
Set in the early 1970s, the story follows a middle-class couple and their 17-year-old daughter whose lives begin to change as they explore new ideas about freedom, identity, and relationships. Both parents are professors at a progressive university, and their family is deeply influenced by the social and cultural shifts of the era.
As personal choices and ideals begin to clash, each member of the family faces difficult truths about love, trust, and independence. Their once-stable home becomes a place of emotional distance and misunderstanding. When tragedy strikes, they must rediscover what truly connects them and whether forgiveness and unity are still possible.
| Scene | Timestamp | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Life in 1970 | Opening | The story begins with a couple and their teenage daughter living a peaceful academic life on a progressive campus, reflecting the optimism of the time. |
| Changing Values | 09:00 - 13:30 | The daughter begins to explore her independence, while her mother reconnects with her sense of personal freedom, leading to emotional changes within the family. |
| Family Tensions | 30:00 - 40:00 | Differences in beliefs and choices create distance between family members. The daughter struggles with disappointment, and the parents face challenges in communication. |
| Breaking Points | 55:00 - 1:06:00 | Both husband and wife reflect on their actions and the consequences of seeking fulfillment outside their marriage. Emotional confrontations reveal pain and regret. |
| Tragedy and Realization | 1:10:00 - 1:20:00 | Amidst a student protest, the daughter is caught in a violent incident, changing everything for the family. The event forces everyone to reassess their priorities. |
| Epilogue | After 3 Years | The daughter recovers, and the parents, though separated, rebuild mutual respect and friendship—finding a quiet peace after years of turmoil. |