Blue Bird (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Blue Bird is a drama, adventure, family and western film directed by Ulrich Weiß, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family. One day the nine year-old George, his second-youngest son, is kidnapped by Iroquois. He is taken in by an Indian family in the place of a deceased son and receives the name "Blue Bird." The boy has homesickness and difficulties accustoming to the customs of the Indians.
Who’s in it. Blue Bird stars Robin Jaeger as George 'Blauvogel' Ruster, Gabriel Marian Oseciuc as George 'Blauvogel' Ruster (adult), Jutta Hoffmann as Mildred Ruster and Kurt Böwe as John Ruster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Blue Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Bird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Bird (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blue Bird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blue Bird worth watching?
- Blue Bird holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Bird?
- Blue Bird stars Robin Jaeger, Gabriel Marian Oseciuc, Jutta Hoffmann, Kurt Böwe and Jan Spitzer.
- When was Blue Bird released?
- Blue Bird was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.