Is it too real for ya?
12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.
Bird (2024) is a drama film directed by Andrea Arnold, released on November 8, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Nykiya Adams, Franz Rogowski, Barry Keoghan and Jason Buda. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 239 ratings.
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Nykiya Adams
as Bailey
Franz Rogowski
as Bird
Barry Keoghan
as Bug
Jason Buda
as Hunter
Jasmine Jobson
as Peyton
Frankie Box
as Kayleigh
James Nelson-Joyce
as Skate
Jason Williamson
as Fred
Rhys Yates
as Beck
Joanne Matthews
as Debs
Calum Speed
as Leon
Sarah Beth Harber
as Dionne's Mum
Directed by Andrea Arnold, written by Andrea Arnold and Ben Ferrity, produced by Tessa Ross, Lee Groombridge and Juliette Howell.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 239 ratings.
There are two lovely performances to enjoy in this story of the twelve year old "Bailey" (Nykiya Adams). She lives in a squat with her dad "Bug" (Barry Keoghan), brother "Hunter" (Jason Buda) and her soon-to-be stepmum "Kayleigh" (Frankie Box). It's that impending wedding, and the wearing of a pretty garish pink cat-suit, that puts her at odds with her well-meaning dad and sees her left to amuse herself amidst the…
Reviewed on November 10, 2024
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/bird-review-a-thoughtful-study-of-the-fragile-line-between-innocence-and-adolescence/ "Bird is a raw, honest portrayal that, despite some pacing issues and a challenging blend of fantasy and reality, offers a deeply human experience elevated by Nykiya Adams' impressively genuine performance. Andrea Arnold controls her original narrative with an intimate,…
Reviewed on November 19, 2024
Andrea Arnold's return to fiction filmmaking with Bird is nothing short of magical. I'm admittedly biased — give me a dash of magic surrealism and I'm already halfway to being won over. But Bird soars well beyond mere genre appeal. At its heart, this is a coming-of-age story centered on Bailey, portrayed by newcomer Nykiya Adams in what can only be described as a revelation of a performance. It's not just me…
Reviewed on December 25, 2024
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The main cast of Bird (2024) includes Nykiya Adams, Franz Rogowski, Barry Keoghan, Jason Buda and Jasmine Jobson. The film was directed by Andrea Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Bird was released on November 8, 2024 and runs for 1h 59m.
Bird (2024) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 239 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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