Bilby (2018): Cast & Plot
Bilby is a 2018 short animated comedy directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans, starring David P. Smith as Bilby (voice) and Dee Bradley Baker. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Directors
- Pierre Perifel and JP Sans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bilby About?
The premise of Bilby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the harsh and unforgiving Australian Outback, a solitary bilby faces constant danger from predators and the challenging landscape. This bilby unexpectedly finds himself safeguarding and befriending a vulnerable baby bird, forging an unlikely bond amidst the wild and beautiful terrain.
Bilby Cast & Characters
David P. Smith leads the cast as Bilby (voice), with Dee Bradley Baker as Baby Albatross (voice). Directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans.
- Co-director Pierre Perifel
- Co-director JP Sans
- David P. Smith as Bilby (voice)
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Dee Bradley Baker as Baby Albatross (voice)
More from Pierre Perifel and JP Sans
More films directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans, best-rated first: The Bad Guys and The Bad Guys 2.
Bilby Plot Summary
What happens in Bilby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Australian Outback, a desert-dwelling Bilby forages for fruit while fleeing a goanna, but his path takes a dramatic turn when he discovers an abandoned Baby Albatross, a chick whose head is awkwardly turned. Moved by the chick’s vulnerability, he flips her over and surprises himself by feeling a protective pull toward her. Although he wants nothing to do with this interruption to his search for food, the bond between them grows stronger than his initial resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of Bilby, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bilby?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Where is the story of Bilby set?
Bilby Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Leap” and “Билби”.
- Also known as
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- Leap
- Билби
- Білбі
- 兔耳袋狸
- 빌비, ბილბი
- بیلبی
- בילבי
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Bilby FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bilby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bilby?
Bilby runs 8 minutes.
When was Bilby released?
Bilby was released on June 16, 2018.
Who directed Bilby?
Bilby was directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans.
More films by Pierre Perifel Who is in the cast of Bilby?
Bilby stars David P. Smith as Bilby (voice) and Dee Bradley Baker as Baby Albatross (voice).
Does Bilby have a post-credit scene?
No. Bilby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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