Not since Heath Davis’ 2023 comedy drama Christmess has an Australian film received as much buzz as James Robert Woods’ The Birthday Trip.
From glowing reviews in both independent and commercial media, in print and online, to a slot on Sunrise itself, the buzz for this wild new film is as genuine as it gets.
Written and directed by Woods, The Birthday Trip is an unflinchingly funny drama following three millennial couples whose relationships are thrown into disarray when they descend on a luxury Southern Highlands farmstay for a birthday weekend they’ll never forget.
Sophisticated and sardonic, The Birthday Trip announces itself as Australia’s answer to the intricate and wryly funny cinema of Noah Baumbach and Joachim Trier.
With an esteemed ensemble cast including David Quirk (Rosehaven, Please Like Me), Ben Gerrard (Wolf Creek 2, The Fall Guy), Luke Jacobz, Annelise Hall and Nicola Frew and featuring one of the biggest practical stunts in Aussie indie cinema history, The Birthday Trip is a uniquely Australian film that speaks loudly to the current moment.
You can find full details about the film here.
Here’s everywhere you can see The Birthday Trip!
VIC
Jul 30, 2026
Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong
11:00am | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
11:00am | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
8:20pm | Tickets
Jul 31, 2026
Thornbury Picture House
6:15pm | Tickets
Includes Q&A
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
12:30pm | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
7:00pm | Tickets
Aug 1, 2026
Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong
6:00pm | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
12:00pm | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
9:00pm | Tickets
Aug 2, 2026
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
11:30am | Tickets
Aug 3, 2026
Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong
3:30pm | Tickets
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
8:40am | Tickets
Aug 4, 2026
Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong
11:00am | Tickets
Aug 5, 2026
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
12:00pm | Tickets
Aug 7, 2026
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
1:30pm | Tickets
Aug 8, 2026
Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong
7:30pm | Tickets
Incudes Q&A
Aug 9, 2026
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
4.00pm | Tickets
Aug 12, 2026
Eclipse Cinema, Collingwood
9:00pm
NSW
Jul 30, 2026
Dendy Cinema, Newtown
7:00pm | Tickets
Includes Q&A
Robertson Cinema Café
Robertson Premiere SOLD OUT
Mount Vic Flicks, Blue Mountains
1:45pm | Tickets
Jul 31, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
6:30pm | Tickets
Mount Vic Flicks, Blue Mountains
5:20pm | Tickets
Aug 1, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
6:00pm | Tickets
Mount Vic Flicks, Blue Mountains
6.25pm | Tickets
Aug 2, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
4:00pm | Tickets
Mount Vic Flicks, Blue Mountains
7:05pm | Tickets
Aug 6, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
6:30pm | Tickets
Aug 7, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
6:30pm | Tickets
Aug 8, 2026
Reservoir Cinema, Surry Hills
6:00pm | Tickets
Aug 30, 2026
Robertson Cinema Café
2:00pm
Includes Q&A
ACT
Jul 31, 2026
ACT Premiere
Dendy Cinema, Canberra
7:00pm | Tickets
QLD
Jul 30, 2026
Home of the Arts, Gold Coast
Opening July 30th
Jul 31, 2026
Dendy Cinemas, Coorparoo
7:00pm | Tickets
WA
Aug 13, 2026
Luna Palace, Leederville
Opening August 13th
Tickets
NT
Jul 31, 2026
Deckchair Cinema, Darwin/Garramilla
7:00pm | Tickets
SA
July 30 – August 5
Wallis Cinema, Mitcham
Tickets
July 30 – August 5
Wallis Cinema, Mount Barker
Tickets
Aug 7, 2026
Gawler Cinema, Gawler/Kadlitiya SA
7:00pm | Tickets
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