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White Bird

2023Movie2 h 1 minPG-13

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic547.2Rotten Tomatoes75%96%

A moving, wholesome drama movie about history and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

One act of kindness lives on forever.

After being expelled from Beecher Prep for his treatment of a classmate with a facial deformity, Julian has struggled to fit in at his new school. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage of her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a classmate shelters her from mortal danger.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Holocaust Historical Narrative
  • School Bullying & Empathy
  • Intergenerational Storytelling
  • Moral Courage & Kindness
  • Educational & Inspirational
  • Emotional Pathos
  • Accessible Cinema

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Marc Forster
Written by
Mark Bomback
Produced by
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, R.J. Palacio
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

October 25, 2023 · 2 h 1 min · PG-13

Released
October 25, 2023
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
88 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream White Bird?"

Questions about White Bird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream White Bird?

PhiloThe RokuStarzStingray Karaoke

In the United States, White Bird streams on Philo, Starz, and Stingray Karaoke, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is White Bird worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is White Bird a sequel?

  1. Wonder (2017)
  2. White Bird (2023)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Wonder (2017).

Is White Bird okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is White Bird plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was White Bird a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 44% of its budget.