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Play trailer 2:11 Poster for birth/rebirth R Released Aug 18, 2023 1h 38m Horror Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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Rose (Marin Ireland) is a pathologist who prefers working with corpses over social interaction. She also has an obsession -- the reanimation of the dead. Celie (Judy Reyes) is a maternity nurse who has built her life around her bouncy, chatterbox six-year-old daughter, Lila (A.J. Lister). When one tragic night, Lila suddenly falls ill and dies, the two women's worlds crash into each other. They embark on a dark path of no return where they will be forced to confront how far they are willing to go to protect what they hold most dear.
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Firmly rooted in classic horror, Birth/Rebirth uses a familiar framework to tease at fundamental fears from a chillingly relatable angle.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal It is the understated, matter-of-fact tone of the story that sucks us in, and the two central performances that help make this effort by Ms. Moss such a singular addition to the monster catalog. Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times One of the most impactful genre films in recent times, and it's accompanied by a feminist imprint that is never demonstrated to be concessive. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Katie Walsh Tribune News Service In teasing out the complex relationship between life and death in relationship to birth and “Frankenstein,” Moss presents a provocative existential quandary, and reminds us that horror stories have been women’s stories all along. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 18, 2023 Full Review Matthew Simpson ForReel Movie News And Reviews The film often hints at and alludes to commentary on the societal notion that motherhood is an essential and defining part of womanhood, but never commits to broaching the topic in a bold or thought-provoking way. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 12, 2025 Full Review James Preston Poole Discussing Film birth/rebirth repurposes old parts to create new life. Rated: 4/5 Aug 22, 2024 Full Review John Serba Decider Birth/Rebirth is a provocative and disturbing thriller, sharply and thoughtfully executed by Moss. May 21, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joel Didn’t like the ending but it had me entertained throughout ! Solid! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/23 Full Review Ravikumar Best movie to watch which makes you think about life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review Shane Fascinating and engrossing film. Kept me wanting to see how far the envelope was pushed. Just made a morality and science take back seat discussion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/23 Full Review Mela P Great! It’s slow and uncomfortable in the best way. Several lines get crossed. The leads were very well acted and believable in their motivations. If you need action and a fast moving plot, this is not for you. But if you like disturbing stories you will probably love this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Lee B Time I will never get back….utter pish Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Whitney C Stunning film with incredible performances. I will not forget this film as long as I live. It makes you think. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Rose (Marin Ireland) is a pathologist who prefers working with corpses over social interaction. She also has an obsession -- the reanimation of the dead. Celie (Judy Reyes) is a maternity nurse who has built her life around her bouncy, chatterbox six-year-old daughter, Lila (A.J. Lister). When one tragic night, Lila suddenly falls ill and dies, the two women's worlds crash into each other. They embark on a dark path of no return where they will be forced to confront how far they are willing to go to protect what they hold most dear.
Director
Laura Moss
Producer
Mali Elfman, David Grove Churchill Viste
Screenwriter
Laura Moss, Brendan J. O'Brien
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Shudder Films
Rating
R (Language|Gore|Disturbing Material|Nudity|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 10, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA)
$138.6K
Runtime
1h 38m
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