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For the Birds 2019

A woman's deep passion for birds leads her to care for a large number of feathered companions. Her dedication to these animals creates conflict in her marriage and draws her into a dispute with animal rescuers. The story explores themes of love, the challenges of responsibility, and what it truly means to build a family, whether through people or animals.

A woman's deep passion for birds leads her to care for a large number of feathered companions. Her dedication to these animals creates conflict in her marriage and draws her into a dispute with animal rescuers. The story explores themes of love, the challenges of responsibility, and what it truly means to build a family, whether through people or animals.

Does For the Birds have end credit scenes?

No!

For the Birds does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of For the Birds

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Ratings and Reviews for For the Birds

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Metacritic

73

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Rotten Tomatoes
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93%

TOMATOMETER

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88%

User Score

IMDb

8.0 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

63

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User Score

Movie Insider

3.72/5

From 54 fan ratings

Take the Ultimate For the Birds Movie Quiz

Challenge your knowledge of For the Birds with this fun and interactive movie quiz. Test yourself on key plot points, iconic characters, hidden details, and memorable moments to see how well you really know the film.


For the Birds Quiz: Test your knowledge about the whimsical adventures of a flock of little blue birds and their encounter with a majestic shoebill-like bird.

What type of bird is at the center of the story?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for For the Birds

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A small, egg-shaped blue bird makes its way to a powerline, settling in comfortably, but his peace is short-lived as another bird joins him, sparking a playful yet chaotic argument. Soon, 15 of these little stubby birds are squabbling for room, all vying for their share of space on the wire.

Suddenly, a large, awkward bird resembling a shoebill appears on a nearby pole, honking and waving at the flock. Unfazed, the tiny birds mimic his plumage and join in the ruckus, only for the big bird to call them over, prompting the little ones to shuffle down the line, whispering about him in hushed tones.

The big bird, determined to be part of the fun, swoops down and perches himself between the smaller ones. However, his weight causes the powerline to sag alarmingly low. Cramped together against the big bird’s sides, the little birds chirp their grievances, but he misinterprets their indignation as playfulness, adding his squawking to the mix.

In a moment of frustration, one of the little birds pecks the larger one’s side, startling him and causing the big bird to tumble backward, hanging upside down by his feet. Encouraged by their friends, the two birds in the center begin to peck at the big bird’s toes, which begin to loosen one by one from the line. The big bird remains blissfully unaware of their mischief.

As one of the smaller birds notices how close they are to the ground, a warning is issued; unfortunately, it’s too late. With a final toe release, the powerline snaps like a slingshot, sending the little birds into the air in a flurry of feathers.

The big bird lands safely on the ground, amused by the feathers floating around him. His laughter intensifies when he sees one of the smaller birds, now naked from the fallout, crash down beside him. Offering a leaf for modesty, he finds even more hilarity when the remaining 14 little birds land around him, all stripped of their feathers and looking for cover behind him in embarrassment. The scene is nothing short of a comedic spectacle, showcasing the playful dynamics between the small and large birds in a charming yet raucous manner.

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Movie Themes and Keywords

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