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Lady Bird

Lady Bird

Fly away home.

20177.31h 34m

Overview

Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.

Directed by Greta Gerwig
Written by Greta Gerwig
Produced by Eli Bush, Scott Rudin, Evelyn O'Neill
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $79.0M

Top Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Lady Bird McPherson

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Marion McPherson

Tracy Letts

Tracy Letts

Larry McPherson

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Danny O'Neill

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet

Kyle Sheible

Beanie Feldstein

Beanie Feldstein

Julie Steffans

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Sister Sarah Joan

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Father Leviatch

Odeya Rush

Odeya Rush

Jenna Walton

Jordan Rodrigues

Jordan Rodrigues

Miguel McPherson

Themes & Keywords

friendshiploss of virginitycoming of ageteen angsthigh school graduationteenage girlbest friendloss of jobhigh school studentcatholic schoolfirst lovesemi autobiographicalsacramentowoman directorfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipcollege applicationsanxious2000s

About Lady Bird

Lady Bird is a drama, comedy film released in 2017 exploring themes of friendship, loss of virginity, coming of age, teen angst, high school graduation, teenage girl. Directed by Greta Gerwig, it stars Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts. Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.

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