---
title: "The Birthday Cake"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birthday-cake-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 624481
imdb_id: "tt10719958"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 64
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Birthday Cake (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-birthday-cake-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "The Birthday Cake" (2021).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
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Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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Title: The Birthday Cake
Year: 2021
Genre: Crime and Thriller (American crime thriller)
Director: Jimmy Giannopoulos
Screenplay by: Diomedes Raul Bermudez, Shiloh Fernandez, and Giannopoulos
Release Date (US): 06/18/2021
Runtime: 1h 33m
Rating: R
Plot: On the 10th anniversary of his father's death, Giovanni reluctantly accepts the task of bringing a cake to the home of his uncle, a mob boss, for a celebration. Just two hours into the night, Gio's life is forever changed.
Tagline: Revenge never tasted so sweet.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Birthday Cake is a 2021 American crime thriller film directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos. (1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jimmy Giannopoulos
- **Networks / Studios**: Purpose Films, Artemis, SSS Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shiloh Fernandez** as *Gio*
- **Ewan McGregor** as *Father Kelly*
- **Val Kilmer** as *Uncle Angelo*
- **Lorraine Bracco** as *Sofia*
- **William Fichtner** as *Uncle Ricardo*
- **Aldis Hodge** as *Eagle*
- **Penn Badgley** as *Peeno*
- **Jeremy Allen White** as *Tammosa*
- **Ashley Benson** as *Tracey*
- **Luis Guzmán** as *Jochee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Birthday Cake online?
The Birthday Cake is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Birthday Cake worth watching?
The Birthday Cake holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 64 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Birthday Cake and when was it released?
The Birthday Cake is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Birthday Cake?
The Birthday Cake was directed by Jimmy Giannopoulos.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Birthday Cake — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/624481)
- [The Birthday Cake - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birthday_Cake)
- [The Birthday Cake (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10719958/fullcredits/)
- [The Birthday Cake (2021) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/624481-the-birthday-cake/cast)
- [The Birthday Cake Movie Poster](http://www.impawards.com/2021/birthday_cake.html)

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