Pelican Blood (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, Pelican Blood is a drama and horror film directed by Katrin Gebbe, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. The horse trainer Wiebke adopts Raya from abroad, but soon she has to learn that the girl suffers from an attachment disorder and does not build an emotional connection to anybody around her. Raya constantly puts others in great danger, especially her older adoptive sister Nicolina. After a neurologist explains that Raya will have life-long troubles and does not feel any empathy, Wiebke has to decide whether she is willing to keep her and risk Nicolina’s well-being.
Who’s in it. Pelican Blood stars Nina Hoss as Wiebke, Sebastian Rudolph as Dr. Zaruba, Yana Marinova as Sigrid and Murathan Muslu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pelican Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pelican Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pelican Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pelican Blood (2020)?
- In US, Pelican Blood is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pelican Blood worth watching?
- Pelican Blood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pelican Blood?
- Pelican Blood stars Nina Hoss, Sebastian Rudolph, Yana Marinova, Murathan Muslu and Sophie Pfennigstorf.
- When was Pelican Blood released?
- Pelican Blood was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.