Strange Birds (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Strange Birds is a comedy and drama film directed by Elise Girard, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Mavie is 27 years old and has just moved to the French capital from the provinces. She dreams of a future as a writer but is plagued by doubt and uncertainty. 76-year-old misanthrope Georges runs a bookshop in Paris – or has he merely been forced to take refuge there to escape his past? These are two peculiar creatures indeed. Georges is cynical and no longer expects much from life, while Mavie is still brimming with expectation. Yet something magical happens between them, until Georges' dark secret suddenly catches up with him – and Mavie is caught up in something very different...
Who’s in it. Strange Birds stars Lolita Chammah as Viviane, Jean Sorel as Georges, Virginie Ledoyen as Félicia and Pascal Cervo as Roman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Strange Birds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Birds (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strange Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strange Birds worth watching?
- Strange Birds holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Birds?
- Strange Birds stars Lolita Chammah, Jean Sorel, Virginie Ledoyen, Pascal Cervo and Ronald Chammah.
- When was Strange Birds released?
- Strange Birds was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.