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Little Bird

2023·Show
6Episodes in1Season

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Little Bird fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

As part of a racist government policy now known as the Sixties Scoop, Bezhig Little Bird is removed from her home in Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan and adopted into a Montréal Jewish family at the age of five, becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and is willing to sacrifice everything to find them.
Indigenous HistoryTrauma & IdentityFamily Separation DramaSocial JusticeEmotional & PoignantHistorical InjusticePsychological DepthSearch for BelongingCanadian ProductionImpactful Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Little Bird

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Where can I stream Little Bird legally?

Little Bird is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Little Bird worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Bird rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themesViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and violence.

How many seasons does Little Bird have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Bird?

Critics100
Audiences91

Not quite. Critics rate Little Bird higher (100) than audiences (91). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Little Bird air?

It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Little Bird in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Little Bird?

7AUCAESGBIEPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Bird in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.