Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

Directed by Stephen Cone

Produced by Cone Arts, Chicago Media Project

201587 min6.0 / 10

A tense, introspective coming-of-age drama set during a single afternoon where a closeted preacher's son navigates desire, shame, and identity amid the collision of his religious and secular worlds.

Unfolding over the course of one very eventful day in his life, at 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry's afternoon birthday pool party, the guests include an assortment of grown-ups from the family church, as well as Henry’s secular and religious teen friends — including the closeted young Logan, who clearly has eyes for Henry.

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  • Is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Henry Gamble's Birthday Party easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Henry Gamble's Birthday Party end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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