How to Watch The Birthday Gift on Netflix
By American TV editorial team |
The Birthday Gift arrives on Netflix Friday, October 30, 2026. The German ensemble comedy, also called Das Geschenk, comes from UFA Fiction. Its production listing confirms the Netflix release date.
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A birthday party goes wrong
Marlene organizes a carefully planned birthday celebration for her son Theo at her brother’s country house. A disruptive gift and conflicting ideas about parenting turn the party into family chaos.
Jeanne Goursaud plays Marlene, Edin Hasanović plays her brother Timo, and Heiner Lauterbach plays their father Hans. Vanessa Jopp directs from a screenplay by Ben Brooks.
Source: UFA Fiction’s official production and release listing. Confirm the film’s availability in your local Netflix catalogue before subscribing. This guide does not promise a specific launch hour.
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Details reviewed October 27, 2026. Release schedules, availability and subscription terms can change.