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Catherine Called Birdy

2022Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic746.8Rotten Tomatoes89%66%

A hopeful comedy movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Don't call me lady.

A teenage girl in Medieval England navigates life and tries to avoid the arranged marriages her father maps out for her.

Feels like

  • Medieval England
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Feminist Themes
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Quirky Protagonist
  • Humorous and Heartfelt
  • Historical Fiction
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Lena Dunham
Written by
Lena Dunham, Karen Cushman
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jo Wallett
Music by
Carter Burwell

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September 23, 2022 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
September 23, 2022
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Adapted Out, Cool Uncle, Best Friends-in-Law +9

  • Adapted Out
  • Cool Uncle
  • Best Friends-in-Law
  • Black Vikings
  • Nobility Marries Money
  • Alcoholic Parent
  • Adaptational Alternate Ending
  • Spirited Young Lady
  • Kissing Cousins
  • Adaptational Personality Change
  • Interclass Friendship
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Catherine Called Birdy?"

Questions about Catherine Called Birdy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Catherine Called Birdy?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Catherine Called Birdy streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Catherine Called Birdy worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Catherine Called Birdy okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Catherine Called Birdy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is Catherine Called Birdy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Catherine Called Birdy use?

Adapted OutCool UncleBest Friends-in-LawBlack VikingsNobility Marries MoneyAlcoholic ParentAdaptational Alternate EndingSpirited Young LadyKissing CousinsAdaptational Personality ChangeInterclass FriendshipJerk with a Heart of Goldand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Adapted Out, Cool Uncle, and Best Friends-in-Law.