The Birdcatcher fingerprintStrong craft, no humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, society, and war
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Birdcatcher is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's moving and melancholic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
History, society, and war
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, society, and war. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Inspired by true events
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 37 min
The Birdcatcher runs 1 h 37 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Birdcatcher higher (60) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Norway, United Kingdom, United States.
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5.9
