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When Black Birds Fly

2016Movie1 h 46 min

AnimationHorror
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A deeply unsettling, dreamlike animated movie about fantasy and society, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

The newest animated film from the creators of Where the Dead Go to Die

A charismatic leader named Caine demands obedience from the citizens of a town named "Heaven". The town is at peace until two children break his greatest rule: Never venture beyond the town's walls.

Feels like

  • Dystopian Satire
  • Surreal Animated Allegory
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Visually Striking
  • Social Commentary
  • Unsettling & Thought-Provoking
  • Cult Film Potential

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Jimmy ScreamerClauz
Written by
Jimmy ScreamerClauz
Produced by
Jimmy ScreamerClauz, Ruby LaRocca
Music by
Jimmy ScreamerClauz, M. dot Strange, Flyface

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Facts

January 15, 2016 · 1 h 46 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 15, 2016
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
92 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream When Black Birds Fly?"

Questions about When Black Birds Fly

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Where can I stream When Black Birds Fly?

Fandango at Home FreeFilmzie

In the United States, When Black Birds Fly is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Filmzie. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is When Black Birds Fly worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7).

Will When Black Birds Fly scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching When Black Birds Fly?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.