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Hummingbird

2013·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic436.4Rotten Tomatoes50%38%

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Hummingbird fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

All roads don't lead to salvation.

Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity, transforming into an avenging angel in the process.
Gritty Action ThrillerUrban Crime DramaEx-Military StoryRedemption & RevengePsychological TraumaLondon UnderworldIntense & ViolentCharacter-Driven Action

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Knight, Zoe Morgan, Martin Harrison
Written by:
Steven Knight
Produced by:
Joe Wright, Deepak Nayar, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Composed by:
Dario Marianelli, John Casali, Maggie Rodford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hummingbird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hummingbird legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWYouTube TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+

Hummingbird is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hummingbird worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hummingbird rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hummingbird?

1 h 40 min

Hummingbird runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hummingbird?

Critics47
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Hummingbird higher (55) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hummingbird a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What language is Hummingbird in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hummingbird?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hummingbird in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hummingbird use?

Money MaulingTae Kwon DoorWar Crime Subverts HeroismDangerous DeserterOne-Word TitleSlashed ThroatMorality PetNon-Action Big BadAlliterative NameLocked Away in a MonasteryFlashback NightmareThe Alcoholicand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Hummingbird, including Money Mauling, Tae Kwon Door, War Crime Subverts Heroism.