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The Island on Bird Street

1997·Movie
1h 47min
73
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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes.
World War IIJewish GhettoSurvival StoryChildhood PerspectiveHistorical DramaEmotional JourneyResilienceComing of Age

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Island on Bird Street legally?

The Island on Bird Street is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Island on Bird Street worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Island on Bird Street rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Island on Bird Street?

1 h 47 min

The Island on Bird Street runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Island on Bird Street based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Island on Bird Street in?

EnglishGermanLatin

It was made in English, with some German, Latin.

In how many countries can I watch The Island on Bird Street?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Island on Bird Street in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Island on Bird Street use?

Adaptational WimpAlways Save the GirlAscended ExtraCan't Hold His LiquorChildren Forced to KillDisaster ScavengersLoyal Animal CompanionPuppy Love"Rear Window" HomageWith Friends Like These...RobinsonadeScenery Gorn

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Island on Bird Street, including Adaptational Wimp, Always Save the Girl, Ascended Extra.