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Little Birds

2011Movie1 h 34 minR

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic417.9Rotten Tomatoes59%42%

A sensual, romantic drama movie about the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

How far would you go?

Lily and Alison face a life-changing event after they leave their Salton Sea home and follow the boys they meet back to Los Angeles.

Feels like

  • Lush Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Desert Noir Atmosphere
  • Complex Female Relationships
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Sensual & Intimate
  • Disillusioned Youth
  • Atmospheric Soundtrack
  • Art-House Aesthetic

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Elgin James
Written by
Elgin James
Produced by
Jamie Patricof, Alan Polsky, Gabe Polsky
Music by
Elgin James

Everyone

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Facts

January 23, 2011 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
January 23, 2011
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$16,590
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Birds?"

Questions about Little Birds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Birds?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Little Birds worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Little Birds good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Little Birds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.