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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021Movie1 h 49 minR

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes80%76%

A melancholic, quirky comedy movie about growing up and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

“I am James Whitman. I am light. I am truth. I am might. I am youth.”

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a giant imaginary pigeon therapist.

Feels like

  • Mental Health Focus
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Poetic & Introspective
  • Young Adult Story
  • Family Struggles
  • Quirky Characters
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Indie Charm
  • Surreal Humor

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Yaniv Raz
Written by
Yaniv Raz, Evan Roskos
Produced by
Joshua Bachove, Shona Tuckman
Music by
Jim Dooley

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Facts

January 12, 2021 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
January 12, 2021
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets?"

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Where can I stream Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets?

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In the United States, Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Is Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.