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The Hawks and the Sparrows

1966Movie1 h 30 minNR

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes85%85%

An eccentric, philosophical comedy movie about politics and society.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.

A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism
  • Political Allegory
  • Philosophical Comedy
  • Social Satire
  • Existential themes
  • Black and White
  • Road Movie
  • Critique of Modernity
  • Father-Son Relationship

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Written by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Produced by
Alfredo Bini
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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Facts

May 4, 1966 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
May 4, 1966
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Belief Makes You Stupid, Buxom Beauty Standard, Credits Gag +9

  • Belief Makes You Stupid
  • Buxom Beauty Standard
  • Credits Gag
  • The Farmer and the Viper
  • Flipping the Table
  • Ghostly Glide
  • Hypocrite
  • Magical Realism
  • The Noun and the Noun
  • Show Within a Show
  • Streetwalker
  • Undercrank

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hawks and the Sparrows?"

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Where can I stream The Hawks and the Sparrows?

Criterion

In the United States, The Hawks and the Sparrows streams on Criterion. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Hawks and the Sparrows worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Will The Hawks and the Sparrows make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Hawks and the Sparrows?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The Hawks and the Sparrows in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.