Bird of Prey (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Bird of Prey is a drama film directed by João Nicolau, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. After finishing his MA in Anthropology, Hugo spends his days giving his brain a rest from the endless reading of texts by unknown authors. His only company is Luisa, the cleaning lady, with whom he plays cat and mouse. To escape the sleep of reason – which creates monsters -, Hugo exercises his lyrical vein by writing, with his friend Manuel, songs about their neighbourhood. The quiet dilettantism of our protagonist is shaken by Catarina, a young and beautiful translator who’s starting her professional life as a freelancer. Hugo is hooked and wavers. High above, a kestrel falcon hovers. It’s not the only bird of prey that can do it.
Who’s in it. Bird of Prey stars Hugo Leitão as Hugo, Márcia Breia as Luísa, Lia Ferreira as Catarina and Manuel Mesquita as Manuel.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bird of Prey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bird of Prey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bird of Prey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bird of Prey (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bird of Prey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bird of Prey worth watching?
- Bird of Prey holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bird of Prey?
- Bird of Prey stars Hugo Leitão, Márcia Breia, Lia Ferreira and Manuel Mesquita.
- When was Bird of Prey released?
- Bird of Prey was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.