Blackbird (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, Blackbird is a drama film directed by Adam Rapp, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral.
Who’s in it. Blackbird stars Gillian Jacobs as Froggy, Paul Sparks as Baylis, Danny Hoch as Pinchback and Michael Shannon as Murl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Blackbird has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbird (2007)?
- In US, Blackbird is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackbird worth watching?
- Blackbird holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackbird?
- Blackbird stars Gillian Jacobs, Paul Sparks, Danny Hoch, Michael Shannon and Annie Parisse.
- When was Blackbird released?
- Blackbird was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.