Name: Birds Without Names
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Romance
Released: 2017-10-28
Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cast: Yu Aoi, Sadao Abe, Tori Matsuzaka, Yutaka Takenouchi, Eri Murakawa

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Sometimes love hides the darkest secrets.

An unstable young woman pines for the ex-boyfriend who nearly beat her to death – and who has mysteriously disappeared.

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Directed by: Kazuya Shiraishi
Written by: Taeko Asano, Mahokaru Numata
Produced by: Teruhisa Yamamoto, Noriko Nishiguchi, Kazumi Fukase
Music by: Takashi Ohmama

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October 28, 2017 · 2 h 3 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: October 28, 2017
Runtime: 2 h 3 min
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Mystery, Drama, Romance
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Available in: 7 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Birds Without Names?

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In the United States, Birds Without Names is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Birds Without Names worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Birds Without Names good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Birds Without Names?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Birds Without Names in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.