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Birthday Adjustment Disorder

Birthday Adjustment Disorder

2018
Comedy
92 min NR USA
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A group of existentially lost romantics attempt to find happiness by embracing a birthday.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jed Malone
Starring
Gil Balfas / Christine Callinan / Benjamin Scott / Jed Malone / Michela Carattini / Andrew Den / Steve Lynch

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

existential romantic introspective melancholic hopeful earnest subtle contemplative vulnerable searching quiet relatable

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Birthday Adjustment Disorder' offers a quiet contemplation on the human condition, focusing on a group of individuals seeking solace in a shared birthday celebration. The performances by the ensemble, including Benjamin Scott and Jed Malone, are commendable for…

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David Lee
Apr 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film tackles the weighty subject of existentialism with a group of lost romantics, centred around a symbolic birthday. The cast, including Gil Balfas and Christine Callinan, work hard to embody the characters' search for happiness and purpose.…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A refreshingly earnest take on finding meaning in the mundane, 'Birthday Adjustment Disorder' shines through its sensitive portrayal of its characters. The performances, particularly from Michela Carattini and the ensemble, are nuanced and deeply felt. The film wisely…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 11, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Birthday Adjustment Disorder' presents an intriguing concept: a collective birthday embrace as a cure for existential dread. The cast, featuring Benjamin Scott and Jed Malone, certainly commits to the material, striving to find depth in the script's more…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This independent feature offers a thoughtful, if sometimes meandering, exploration of modern ennui. The ensemble cast, including Gil Balfas and Christine Callinan, deliver earnest performances as a group of romantics attempting to imbue a birthday with profound significance.…

FAQs

'Birthday Adjustment Disorder' centres on themes of existentialism, the search for happiness, and the power of shared experience. It examines how individuals, particularly those feeling lost or adrift, attempt to find meaning and connection. The narrative suggests that confronting personal challenges and embracing significant life events, such as a birthday, can be catalysts for emotional growth and a renewed sense of purpose.