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White Bird

2023·Movie
2h 1min·PG
72
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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.
WWII Historical DramaComing-of-Age StoryEmpathy & CompassionIntergenerational StorytellingAnti-Bullying ThemeHolocaust RemembranceResilience & CourageHuman KindnessEducational

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Where can I stream White Bird legally?

White Bird is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is White Bird worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is White Bird rated?

PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is White Bird?

2 h 1 min

White Bird runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on White Bird?

Critics65
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate White Bird higher (81) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was White Bird a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 44% of its budget.

What language is White Bird in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch White Bird?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Bird in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.