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Blackbird

2014Movie1 h 39 minR

Drama
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic33–Rotten Tomatoes45%56%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic33–Rotten Tomatoes45%56%

Summary

Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

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Directed by
Patrik-Ian Polk
Written by
Patrik-Ian Polk, Rikki Beadle Blair
Produced by
Keith Louis Brown

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Facts

February 16, 2014 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
February 16, 2014
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Blackbird?"

Questions about Blackbird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blackbird?

HooplaALLBLKFawesomeALLBLK Amazon channel

In the United States, Blackbird streams on ALLBLK and ALLBLK Amazon channel , and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Blackbird worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Blackbird good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Blackbird plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.