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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

1970·Movie
1h 36min·PG
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Mystery, crime, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

All the screaming in the world won't help!

An American writer living in Rome witnesses an attempted murder that is connected to an ongoing killing spree in the city and conducts his own investigation, despite him and his girlfriend being targeted by the killer.
GialloItalian CinemaMystery ThrillerCrimeStylishSuspensefulNeo-NoirEarly 70s

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bird with the Crystal Plumage legally?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

1 h 36 min

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage runs 1 h 36 min.

Is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Bird with the Crystal Plumage higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bird with the Crystal Plumage in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bird with the Crystal Plumage use?

Off with His Head!Big BadI Ate WHAT?!Disney Villain DeathVerbal TicChekhov's SkillAmateur SleuthFlashback EchoActor AllusionJitter CamAcquitted Too LateThe Dog Was the Mastermindand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, including Off with His Head!, Big Bad, I Ate WHAT?!.