Bird

2024 · 119 min · EN · R · 7.2 (243 votes)

Dir. Andrea Arnold · Starring Nykiya Adams, Franz Rogowski, Barry Keoghan, Jason Buda, Jasmine Jobson, Frankie Box · Music Burial

“Is it too real for ya?”

Drama

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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This is a raw, poignant coming-of-age journey, blending gritty British social realism with unexpected touches of magic. It feels resilient and ambiguous, exploring complex family dynamics and the search for connection amidst hardship. A steady, character-driven watch that lingers.

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