Pretty Bird (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2008, Pretty Bird is a comedy film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 120 minutes. “A Rocket Propelled Misadventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comic tale of three would-be entrepreneurs who set out to invent a rocket belt. The clash of their mismatched personalities soon dissolves the business into a morass of recriminations and retaliations, kidnapping, and murder in this parable of American dreams and delusions.
Who’s in it. Pretty Bird stars Paul Giamatti as Rick Honeycutt, Daniel Stewart Sherman as Ted, Kristen Wiig as Mandy and Elizabeth Marvel as Tonya Honeycutt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Pretty Bird has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pretty Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pretty Bird tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pretty Bird (2008)?
- In US, Pretty Bird is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pretty Bird worth watching?
- Pretty Bird holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pretty Bird?
- Pretty Bird stars Paul Giamatti, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Kristen Wiig, Elizabeth Marvel and Daniel Talbott.
- When was Pretty Bird released?
- Pretty Bird was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.