The Great Bird Race (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2012, The Great Bird Race is a comedy and family film directed by Christian Dyekjær, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 12-year-old Victor and his father attend the Annual Ornithology Competition, where Victor wants to prove his worth by spotting the rarest bird and win 1st prize – for his father's sake. Victor's plan seems realistic, since last year's winner, Daniel, has a broken leg and is unable to attend. But Daniel shows up unexpectedly and now the match intensifies.
Who’s in it. The Great Bird Race stars Oliver Metling Søndergaard as Viktor, Lars Brygmann as Jesper, Jesper Asholt as Sten and Nicolas Bro as Morten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Great Bird Race has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Bird Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Bird Race tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Bird Race (2012)?
- In GB, The Great Bird Race is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Bird Race worth watching?
- The Great Bird Race holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Bird Race?
- The Great Bird Race stars Oliver Metling Søndergaard, Lars Brygmann, Jesper Asholt, Nicolas Bro and Charlotte Fich.
- When was The Great Bird Race released?
- The Great Bird Race was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.