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Birth

R1h 40m2004Jonathan Glazer
IMDb: 6.3/10Rotten: 43%Metacritic: 51/100
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"Careful what you wish for."

It took Anna 10 years to recover from the death of her husband, Sean, but now she's on the verge of marrying her boyfriend, Joseph, and finally moving on. However, on the night of her engagement party, a young boy named Sean turns up, saying he is her dead husband reincarnated. At first she ignores the child, but his knowledge of her former husband's life is uncanny, leading her to believe that he might be telling the truth.

DramaMysteryFantasy
InfidelityNew York CityOperaLoss Of Loved OneLove LetterReincarnationEngagementFriendsLittle BoyGrief

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What is Birth (2004) about?

It took Anna 10 years to recover from the death of her husband, Sean, but now she's on the verge of marrying her boyfriend, Joseph, and finally moving on. However, on the night of her engagement party, a young boy named Sean turns up, saying he is her dead husband reincarnated. At first she ignores the child, but his knowledge of her former husband's life is uncanny, leading her to believe that…

Who stars in Birth?

Birth stars Nicole Kidman (Anna), Cameron Bright (Young Sean), Danny Huston (Joseph), Lauren Bacall (Eleanor), Alison Elliott (Laura). The film was directed by Jonathan Glazer.

How long is Birth?

Birth has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Birth worth watching?

Birth holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 43. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Birth?

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