Happy 40th
Synopsis
A woman celebrates her 40th birthday by having her three best friends come and stay with her and her husband for a long weekend. This woman has been in a wheelchair for the past two years, and it has led her to isolate herself inside of her home. Her husband stands by her as he lives with the guilt of causing the car accident which put her in the wheelchair. Over the course of the three day celebration, it is revealed that everyone is struggling with their own lives and identities. When one best friend makes a terrible mistake and betrays the woman on her birthday, everyone is immediately and uncomfortably forced into looking at their own lives and their own limitations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madoka Raine
- Screenplay & Story
- Madoka Raine
- Original Title
- Happy 40th
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $35K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madoka Raine
Madoka Raine
Department Leadership Roster
Madoka Raine
Writer
Madoka Raine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy 40th
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What is Happy 40th about?
A woman celebrates her 40th birthday by having her three best friends come and stay with her and her husband for a long weekend. This woman has been in a wheelchair for the past two years, and it has led her to isolate herself inside of her home. Her husband stands by her as he lives with the guilt of causing the car accident which put her in the wheelchair. Over the course of the three day celebration, it is revealed that everyone is struggling with their own lives and identities. When one best friend makes a terrible mistake and betrays the woman on her birthday, everyone is immediately and uncomfortably forced into looking at their own lives and their own limitations.
Who directed Happy 40th?
Happy 40th was directed by Madoka Raine.
Who stars in Happy 40th?
The principal cast of Happy 40th includes Yvonne Woods, Brian Slaten, Jenni Blong, Robyn Cohen, Madoka Raine.
When was Happy 40th released and how long is it?
Happy 40th was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.