Henry Gamble's Birthday Party (2016): Ratings & Plot
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party is a 2016 drama directed by Stephen Cone. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Stephen Cone
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wolfe Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party About?
The premise of Henry Gamble's Birthday Party without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Henry Gamble’s 18th birthday party takes place, the teenage preacher's son confronts a complex mix of burgeoning desires, troubling habits, and a steadfast belief system. The gathering becomes a backdrop for his internal struggles as he navigates the challenges of young adulthood and questions his place within his family and community. The celebration reveals the complexities of faith, identity, and the anxieties of growing up.
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay character
- male masturbation
- men masturbate together
- teenage boy
- birthday
- reference to guys and dolls the stage musical
- reference to hello dolly
- reference to best buy
- underwater scene
- birthday party
- gay teenager
- gay christian
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- gay acceptance
- gay shame
- men sharing bed
- lgbt
- masturbation
- social masturbation
- friends masturbate together
- homoerotic friendship
- homoerotic
- homoeroticism
- horniness
- name in title
- male name in title
- friendship
- friendship between men
- male friendship
- cake
- gift
- christian
- minister
- cutting one's face
- crying
- one day timespan
- slapped in the face
- podcaster
- prayer
- swimming pool
- birthday cake
- interracial couple
- apology
- pregnancy
- friendship between boys
- reference to human trafficking
- shirtless teenage boy
- drinking wine
- mother son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- judgment
The Director of Henry Gamble's Birthday Party
Directed by Stephen Cone.
- Director Stephen Cone
More from Stephen Cone
More films directed by Stephen Cone, best-rated first: Princess Cyd, The Wise Kids and Black Box.
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Henry Gamble's Birthday Party 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
23 ratings
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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party Plot Summary
What happens in Henry Gamble's Birthday Party from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry Gamble, a closeted teenager and an influential member of his church’s youth group, finds himself in a whirlwind of emotions leading up to his 17th birthday. The film opens with a candid moment between Henry and his friend Gabe, where they engage in a discussion about a girl invited to the party while exploring their own curiosity. As they drift off to sleep, the anticipation for the next day looms large.
Full summary
The whole story of Henry Gamble's Birthday Party, scene by scene
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Henry Gamble's Birthday Party.
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What is the main internal struggle Henry faces in the film?
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “헨리 겜블스 벌스데이 파티” and “Einen Freund zum Geburtstag”.
- Also known as
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- 헨리 겜블스 벌스데이 파티
- Einen Freund zum Geburtstag
- Рожденият ден на Хенри Гембъл
- A Festa de Aniversário de Henry Gamble
- День рождения Генри Гэмбла
- מסיבת יום ההולדת של הנרי גאמבל
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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Henry Gamble's Birthday Party, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party?
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Henry Gamble's Birthday Party released?
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party was released on January 8, 2016.
Who directed Henry Gamble's Birthday Party?
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party was directed by Stephen Cone.
More films by Stephen Cone How is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party rated?
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Henry Gamble's Birthday Party have a post-credit scene?
No. Henry Gamble's Birthday Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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