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Biographical drama

White Bird: Cast & Ratings

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White Bird is a biographical drama directed by Marc Forster, starring Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson and Patsy Ferran. It runs 2 hours. IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

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White Bird movie poster
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Marc Forster
Genres
Biography , Drama , War , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is White Bird About?

The premise of White Bird without spoilers.

A grandson struggles with his own difficulties as his grandmother reveals a deeply personal story from her past. During World War II, she was a young girl living in Nazi-occupied France, where she faced danger and hardship but also discovered unexpected love and moments of hope. The film explores themes of family history, courage in the face of adversity, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

White Bird Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

White Bird Cast

Helen Mirren leads the cast, with Gillian Anderson and Patsy Ferran. Directed by Marc Forster; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Marc Forster

More films directed by Marc Forster, best-rated first: White Bird, Stranger Than Fiction, Finding Neverland and Monster's Ball.

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Ratings

White Bird Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate White Bird 7.2/10.

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FAQ

White Bird FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of White Bird, each answered in a sentence.

How long is White Bird?

White Bird runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

Who directed White Bird?

White Bird was directed by Marc Forster.

More films by Marc Forster

Who is in the cast of White Bird?

White Bird stars Helen Mirren, Gillian Anderson and Patsy Ferran, among 13 credited actors.

How is White Bird rated?

White Bird has 7.2/10 on IMDb.

Does White Bird have a post-credit scene?

No. White Bird has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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