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Firebird

2021·Movie
1h 47min
IMDb7.1Metacritic497.6Rotten Tomatoes57%83%

Where to watch

PrimePlex

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What's your score?

Your score

Firebird fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Risk everything, trust no one

At the height of the Cold War, a troubled soldier forms a forbidden love triangle with a daring fighter pilot and his female comrade amid the dangerous surroundings of a Soviet Air Force Base.
Forbidden RomanceCold War DramaBiographicalMilitary SettingTragic Love StoryLGBTQ+ ThemesPeriod PieceEmotional IntensityIntense Character Focus

Crew

Directed by:
Peeter Rebane, Martti Helde, Kertu Köösel
Written by:
Tom Prior, Sergey Fetisov, Peeter Rebane
Produced by:
Tom Prior, Béatrice Kruger, Michael Edelstein
Composed by:
Matis Rei, Matis Rei, Krzysztof Aleksander Janczak

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Firebird

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Firebird legally?

PrimePlex

Firebird is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Firebird worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Firebird rated?

Sexual contentNudityStrong languageViolence

Content advisories: sexual content, nudity, strong language, and violence.

How long is Firebird?

1 h 47 min

Firebird runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Firebird based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Firebird?

Critics53
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Firebird higher (77) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Firebird in?

EnglishEstonianRussian

It was made in English, with some Estonian, Russian. Produced in Estonia, United Kingdom, United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Firebird?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Firebird in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Firebird use?

All Gays Love TheaterThe AceThe BeardThe Political OfficerStraight GayOut of the Closet, Into the Fire

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Firebird, including All Gays Love Theater, The Ace, The Beard.