The Quiver Distribution drama THE BIRTHDAY PARTY is set to make its SVOD debut this week, arriving on the Lionsgate+ channel on Prime Video on October 8th, 2026. The film world premiered at the 2025 Locarno International Film Festival and had a limited theatrical run day-and-date with its digital launch. The film hit VOD and digital platforms on August 14th, 2026.
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The Birthday Party is co-written and directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Panos Karnezis. It stars Willem Dafoe, Vic Carmen Sonne, Joe Cole, and Emma Suárez.
The film is set against the beautiful Mediterranean landscape and an extravagant birthday party. A ruthless multi-millionaire in charge of a business empire, will entirely lose his grip on any sense of right and wrong when he tries to control the lives of those around him whatever the cost, leading to a heartbreaking clash with his daughter.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Check out the film’s Lionsgate+ trailer below.
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