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Rare Birds

2001Movie1 h 39 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Written by
Edward Riche
Produced by
Janet York, Paul Pope

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Facts

September 9, 2001 · 1 h 39 min · Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance

Released
September 9, 2001
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$5 million
Available in
31 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rare Birds?"

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Where can I stream Rare Birds?

In the United States, Rare Birds streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Rare Birds worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Rare Birds okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Rare Birds make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Rare Birds good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.