birth/rebirth

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birth/rebirth

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Released Aug 18, 2023

1h 38m

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Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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James Preston Poole

Discussing Film

birth/rebirth repurposes old parts to create new life.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Birth/Rebirth is a provocative and disturbing thriller, sharply and thoughtfully executed by Moss.

May 21, 2024

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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

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Ravikumar

Best movie to watch which makes you think about life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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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

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Cristian s

Un drama atrapante y bastante particular, toma inspiración de uno de los grandes clásicos de ciencia ficción para darle un giro que solo puedo describir como fresco e innovador. Otra demostración que no se necesitan grandes presupuestos para hacer una buena película, con un nivel medio de producción, actuaciones correctas y una trama bien contada es suficiente.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Paul M

A fresh take on the story of Frankenstein’s monster and a damn good one at that! This whole thing is held up on the performances by the two lead actresses. Great pacing and smartly written, this is a must see movie for fans of horror/thrillers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Zsófi N

I should not like this movie. And I do, so very much! Women's struggles about parenthood are by no means any of my concern. A movie has to absolutely be stellar to make the mark. These four women protagonists do. The aloof scientist, the grieving mom, the risen daughter, and the down-on-her-luck wealthy pregnant lady. Wow. What an ensemble. I think everyone should see this at just the right time like I did. At a very heavy crossroads just out of the "free and natural" choices of motherhood. A brilliant, poignant social commentary on the should's and shouldn'ts of life. Watch it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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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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