Birthright

Birthright (2026)

It’s every adult’s worst nightmare: moving back in with their parents. Having done just that, a down-and-out husband and his pregnant wife quickly realize that his folks don’t want them around, triggering a raucous power struggle that goes off the rails.

Date of release
2026-05-21
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Comedy, Thriller
Director
Zoe Pepper

Casting

Interesting facts

Birthright is an Australian black-comedy satire film directed by Zoe Pepper. It had its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on 6 June 2025, and is being screened at Australian film festivals through the rest of the year.

Production

The film, which started production in Western Australia in 2023, is directed by Western Australian director Zoe Pepper, in her feature film debut. She has previously directed many live performances as a theatre director and playwright, including directing and co-writing The Irresistible, which was performed at Dark Mofo festival and the Sydney Opera House, and was nominated for the Helpmann Award for Best Play.

Birthright was produced by Cody Greenwood and edited by Luca Cappelli. Cinematography was by Michael McDermott, and the score was composed by James Peter Brown. The film received production support from Screen Australia, and the production company is Rush Films.

Filming took place in the Perth Hills over five weeks in 2024.

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