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Blackbird

2019·Movie
1h 38min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.
Dysfunctional FamilyTerminally Ill MotherEmotional DramaFamily SecretsCharacter-DrivenTensionGriefExistentialContemporary Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blackbird legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Blackbird worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackbird rated?

RSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Blackbird?

1 h 38 min

Blackbird runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blackbird?

Critics59
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Blackbird much the same way.

What language is Blackbird in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Blackbird?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blackbird in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.