The Day of the Crows (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, The Day of the Crows is an animation film directed by Jean-Christophe Dessaint, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a cabin of the deep of the forest, a child and his father lead a wild and hard life in utmost isolation. The child grows up fearing and admiring his father, with the ghosts haunting the forest as his only companions. Until the day he discovers the neighbouring village and meets a young girl there, Manon. At her side, he discovers that love exists. From then on he won't cease to search for the place where his father's love for him is hiding.
Who’s in it. The Day of the Crows stars Jean Reno as Le père Courge (voice), Lorànt Deutsch as Le fils Courge (voice), Isabelle Carré as Manon (voice) and Claude Chabrol as Le docteur (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Day of the Crows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $473.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day of the Crows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day of the Crows tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day of the Crows (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day of the Crows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day of the Crows worth watching?
- The Day of the Crows holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day of the Crows?
- The Day of the Crows stars Jean Reno, Lorànt Deutsch, Isabelle Carré, Claude Chabrol and Chantal Neuwirth.
- When was The Day of the Crows released?
- The Day of the Crows was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.