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Birth

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
45K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,525
336
Nicole Kidman in Birth (2004)
Trailer
Play trailer1:59
1 Video
99+ Photos
Psychological DramaSuspense MysteryDramaFantasyMysteryThriller

A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.A young boy attempts to convince a woman that he is her dead husband reborn.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Jean-Claude Carrière
    • Milo Addica
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Stars
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Cameron Bright
    • Lauren Bacall
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,525
    336
    • Director
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Writers
      • Jean-Claude Carrière
      • Milo Addica
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Stars
      • Nicole Kidman
      • Cameron Bright
      • Lauren Bacall
    • 416User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 18 nominations total

    Videos1

    Birth
    Trailer 1:59
    Birth

    Photos131

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    Top Cast47

    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Anna
    Cameron Bright
    Cameron Bright
    • Young Sean
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Eleanor
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Joseph
    Alison Elliott
    Alison Elliott
    • Laura
    Arliss Howard
    Arliss Howard
    • Bob
    Michael Desautels
    • Sean
    Anne Heche
    Anne Heche
    • Clara
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Clifford
    Ted Levine
    Ted Levine
    • Mr. Conte
    Cara Seymour
    Cara Seymour
    • Mrs. Conte
    Joe M. Chalmers
    • Sinclair
    Novella Nelson
    Novella Nelson
    • Lee
    Zoe Caldwell
    Zoe Caldwell
    • Mrs. Hill
    Charles Goff
    • Mr. Drummond
    Sheila Smith
    • Mrs. Drummond
    Milo Addica
    Milo Addica
    • Jimmy
    Mary Catherine Wright
    • Young Woman
    • Director
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Writers
      • Jean-Claude Carrière
      • Milo Addica
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews416

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Nicole Kidman called this one of her favorites among her filmography. She also believes it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood films of her career, saying the controversies surrounding the bathtub scene eclipsed the themes of grief and vulnerability in the film.
    • Goofs
      In the second bath scene near the end, the amount of mud on Sean's face changes between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Young Sean: I'm not Sean... because I love you.
      • Anna: You make no sense.
    • Connections
      Featured in Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday
      Written by Patty S. Hill & Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill)

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    FAQ1

    • How does the boy know where Sean died?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 29, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
      • New Line Cinema
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reencarnación
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Fine Line Features
      • Lou Yi Inc.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,095,038
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,282,000
      • Oct 31, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,926,401
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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