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Bird

Bird

Is it too real for ya?

20247.21h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Andrea Arnold
Written by Ben Ferrity, Andrea Arnold
Produced by Lee Groombridge, Juliette Howell, Tessa Ross
Box Office0Revenue: $1.9M

Top Cast

Nykiya Adams

Nykiya Adams

Bailey

Franz Rogowski

Franz Rogowski

Bird

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan

Bug

Jason Buda

Jason Buda

Hunter

Jasmine Jobson

Jasmine Jobson

Peyton

Frankie Box

Frankie Box

Kayleigh

James Nelson-Joyce

James Nelson-Joyce

Skate

Jason Williamson

Jason Williamson

Fred

Rhys Yates

Rhys Yates

Beck

Joanne Matthews

Joanne Matthews

Debs

Themes & Keywords

gravecoming of agedomestic abusefemale protagonistmagic realismlgbtbiracialteenage pregnancywoman directorangryspousal abusefather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipambiguouscheerfulmatter of factpowerfulkent, england

About Bird

Bird is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of grave, coming of age, domestic abuse, female protagonist, magic realism, lgbt. Directed by Andrea Arnold, it stars Nykiya Adams, Franz Rogowski, Barry Keoghan. 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.

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