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Birds of Passage

2018·Movie
2h 5min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Generations of tradition. Consumed by greed.

During the marijuana bonanza, a violent decade that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, Rapayet and his indigenous family get involved in a war to control the business that ends up destroying their lives and their culture.
Colombian Drug TradeIndigenous CultureHistorical DramaFamily SagaViolent ConflictSocial CommentaryMelancholy ToneCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Birds of Passage legally?

Birds of Passage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MUBI, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Birds of Passage worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Birds of Passage rated?

ViolenceDrug useStrong language

Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Birds of Passage?

2 h 5 min

Birds of Passage runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Birds of Passage?

Critics91
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Birds of Passage higher (91) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Birds of Passage in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Colombia, Mexico, Denmark, France, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Birds of Passage?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Birds of Passage in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.