Rare Birds(2001)
Fortune can make a man do some pretty fowl things.
Rare Birds Synopsis
A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.
Rare Birds (2001) is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, released on September 9, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars William Hurt, Andy Jones, Molly Parker and Vicky Hynes. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Writers:
- Edward Riche
- Producers:
- Paul Pope, Janet York
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Composer:
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Production:
- BIG Pictures, Pope Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Rare Birds (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rare Birds before you stream it.
Rare Birds Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Dave
Andy Jones
as Phonse
Molly Parker
as Alice
- Vicky Hynes
Vicky Hynes
as Deb
Greg Malone
as Buster Bartlett
- Michael Chiasson
Michael Chiasson
as Dr. Jack Tomlinson
- Leah Lewis
Leah Lewis
as Bette
Sheila McCarthy
as Claire
Mark Critch
as Dougie
Pete Soucy
as Bystander
- Bryan Hennessey
Bryan Hennessey
as Cortini
Lawrence Barry
as Hooligan
Key crew
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, written by Edward Riche, produced by Paul Pope and Janet York.
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Rare Birds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 30 ratings.
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Rare Birds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rare Birds online?
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Rare Birds (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rare Birds?
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The main cast of Rare Birds (2001) includes William Hurt, Andy Jones, Molly Parker, Vicky Hynes and Greg Malone. The film was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rare Birds released?
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Rare Birds was released on September 9, 2001 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Rare Birds worth watching?
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Rare Birds (2001) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rare Birds?
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Yes. The official Rare Birds trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.