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Birdshot

2016Movie1 h 56 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A farm girl mistakenly shoots and kills an endangered Philippine Eagle. When authorities begin a manhunt to track down the eagle’s killer, they stumble upon an even more horrific discovery.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Mikhail Red
Written by
Mikhail Red, Rae Red

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Facts

October 28, 2016 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 28, 2016
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Filipino
Made in
Philippines
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Foreshadowing, Evil Poacher +9

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Questions about Birdshot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Birdshot?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Birdshot worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Will I feel good after watching Birdshot?

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

Is Birdshot in English?

Filipino

No, it was made in Filipino.

What tropes does Birdshot use?

Very Loosely Based on a True StoryForeshadowingEvil PoacherPolice BrutalityEndangered SpeciesBlack-and-Gray MoralityKarma HoudiniRule of SymbolismWhat You Are in the DarkCanine Companion20 Minutes into the PastComing of Age Storyand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Foreshadowing, and Evil Poacher.