The Ornithologist (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, The Ornithologist is a drama, adventure and mystery film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, running about 118 minutes. “Things happen, you just have to believe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stranded along a sublime river fjord in northern Portugal, an ornithologist is subjected to a series of brutal and erotic Stations-of-the-Cross-style tests.
Who’s in it. The Ornithologist stars Paul Hamy as Fernando, Xelo Cagiao as Jesús / Tomé, Jules Elting as Huntress and Flora Bulcão as Huntress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Ornithologist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and 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 The Ornithologist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ornithologist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ornithologist (2016)?
- In US, The Ornithologist is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and 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 The Ornithologist worth watching?
- The Ornithologist holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ornithologist?
- The Ornithologist stars Paul Hamy, Xelo Cagiao, Jules Elting, Flora Bulcão and Isabelle Puntel.
- When was The Ornithologist released?
- The Ornithologist was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.