Pelican Man (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2004, Pelican Man is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Liisa Helminen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.
Who’s in it. Pelican Man stars Kari Ketonen as Pelikaanimies, Roni Haarakangas as Emil, Inka Nuorgam as Elsa and Jonna Järnefelt as Talonrouva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Pelican Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pelican Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pelican Man tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pelican Man (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pelican Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pelican Man worth watching?
- Pelican Man holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pelican Man?
- Pelican Man stars Kari Ketonen, Roni Haarakangas, Inka Nuorgam, Jonna Järnefelt and Liisa Mustonen.
- When was Pelican Man released?
- Pelican Man was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.