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Free Birds

2013·Movie
1h 31min·PG
IMDb5.8Metacritic384.6Rotten Tomatoes20%45%

Where to watch

HBO MaxParamount+Starz

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

The future and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The greatest turkey movie of all time.

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
Animated AdventureTime Travel ComedyThanksgiving ThemedAnthropomorphic CharactersFamily-FriendlyBroad HumorSilly AnticsEscapist EntertainmentPop Culture References

Crew

Directed by:
Jimmy Hayward, Chris DiGiovanni
Written by:
Scott Mosier, Will Finn, John Rice
Produced by:
Aron Warner, Scott Mosier, John J. Strauss
Composed by:
Randy Thom, Randy Thom, Gary Rizzo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Free Birds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Free Birds legally?

HBO MaxParamount+Starz

Free Birds is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Free Birds worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Free Birds rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Free Birds?

1 h 31 min

Free Birds runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Free Birds?

Critics29
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Free Birds higher (50) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Free Birds a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$110 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $110 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Free Birds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Free Birds?

48AEARATAUBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCRCZ+34

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Free Birds in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Free Birds use?

The Native RivalIt's All My FaultRushmore RefacementInk-Suit ActorButterfly of DoomSuccession CrisisThat Poor CatOnly FriendSelf-DeprecationShout-OutCasting GagAnnoying Laughand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Free Birds, including The Native Rival, It's All My Fault, Rushmore Refacement.