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A Birder's Guide to Everything

2013·Movie
1h 26min·PG-13

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Find your reason to fly.

David Portnoy, a 15-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he's made the discovery of a lifetime. So, on the eve of his father's remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.
Nerd-Centric Coming-of-AgeWholesome Road Trip AdventureObsessive Hobbyist PassionTeenage Brotherhood DynamicsLight Comedy with HeartNature & Birdwatching FocusIndie Film CharmAuthentic Subculture DepictionLow-Stakes High-Joy Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream A Birder's Guide to Everything legally?

A Birder's Guide to Everything is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 A Birder's Guide to Everything worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Birder's Guide to Everything rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is A Birder's Guide to Everything?

1 h 26 min

A Birder's Guide to Everything runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Birder's Guide to Everything?

Critics74
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate A Birder's Guide to Everything higher (74) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Birder's Guide to Everything in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Birder's Guide to Everything?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Birder's Guide to Everything in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Birder's Guide to Everything use?

And StarringAsian and NerdyBig ApplesauceBittersweet EndingHave I Mentioned I Am Sexually Active Today?Ironic JuxtapositionMissing MomNerdy InhalerPrecision F-StrikeRoad Trip Plot"Shaggy Dog" StoryShown Their Work

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for A Birder's Guide to Everything, including And Starring, Asian and Nerdy, Big Applesauce.