The Painted Bird (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, The Painted Bird is a thriller, drama, war and horror film directed by Václav Marhoul, running about 169 minutes. “Light is visible only in the dark” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy wanders Eastern Europe during World War II.
Who’s in it. The Painted Bird stars Petr Kotlár as Joska, Nina Šunevič as Marta, Alla Sokolova as Olga and Alla Sokolova as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Painted Bird has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $659.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painted Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painted Bird tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painted Bird (2019)?
- In US, The Painted Bird is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Painted Bird worth watching?
- The Painted Bird holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painted Bird?
- The Painted Bird stars Petr Kotlár, Nina Šunevič, Alla Sokolova, Alla Sokolova and Udo Kier.
- When was The Painted Bird released?
- The Painted Bird was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.