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Blue Bird

1979Movie1 h 37 min

Family
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Ulrich Weiß
Written by
Ulrich Weiß, Anna Jürgen
Music by
Peter Rabenalt

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Facts

December 13, 1979 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 13, 1979
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Family, Western, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
XG
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Blue Bird?"

Questions about Blue Bird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue Bird?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Blue Bird worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Blue Bird okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Blue Bird plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Blue Bird in English?

German

No, it was made in German.