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A Birder's Guide to Everything

2013Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

Comedy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic615.7Rotten Tomatoes87%67%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Nerd-Centric Coming-of-Age
  • Wholesome Road Trip Adventure
  • Obsessive Hobbyist Passion
  • Teenage Brotherhood Dynamics
  • Light Comedy with Heart
  • Nature & Birdwatching Focus
  • Indie Film Charm
  • Authentic Subculture Depiction
  • Low-Stakes High-Joy Narrative

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Rob Meyer
Written by
Rob Meyer, Luke Matheny
Produced by
R. Paul Miller, Dan Lindau, Lisa K. Jenkins
Music by
Jeremy Turner

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Facts

April 21, 2013 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
April 21, 2013
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

And Starring, Asian and Nerdy, Big Applesauce +9

  • And Starring
  • Asian and Nerdy
  • Big Applesauce
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Have I Mentioned I Am Sexually Active Today?
  • Ironic Juxtaposition
  • Missing Mom
  • Nerdy Inhaler
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Road Trip Plot
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Shown Their Work

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Birder's Guide to Everything?"

Questions about A Birder's Guide to Everything

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, A Birder's Guide to Everything streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is A Birder's Guide to Everything worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 61). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is A Birder's Guide to Everything okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Birder's Guide to Everything make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching A Birder's Guide to Everything?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.