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Lady Bird

2017·Movie
1h 34min·R

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Fly away home.

Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
Coming-of-Age StoryIndependent FilmFemale-ledFamily DramaQuirky CharactersNostalgic VibeRelatable Teen AngstCharacter-DrivenWitty Dialogue

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lady Bird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lady Bird legally?

Lady Bird is included with a subscription to Hulu and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lady Bird worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lady Bird rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Lady Bird?

1 h 34 min

Lady Bird runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lady Bird?

Critics96
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Lady Bird higher (96) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Lady Bird a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$79 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $79 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is Lady Bird in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lady Bird?

124ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+110

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lady Bird in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lady Bird use?

...And That Little Girl Was MeYour Makeup Is RunningTheir First TimeOutgrowing the Childish NameVomit Discretion ShotPeriod PieceSaved by the Church BellFish out of WaterStern Parent, Doting ParentIn with the 'In' CrowdSchool PlayUnexpected Virginand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Lady Bird, including ...And That Little Girl Was Me, Your Makeup Is Running, Their First Time.