Down Came a Blackbird (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1995, Down Came a Blackbird is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Sanger, running about 113 minutes. “They took her lover. They took her dignity... and every dream takes her back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman struggles with the death of her lover. He was killed by South-American fascists.
Who’s in it. Down Came a Blackbird stars Raúl Juliá as Tomas Ramirez, Laura Dern as Helen McNulty, Vanessa Redgrave as Anna Lenke and Cliff Gorman as Nick the Greek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Down Came a Blackbird sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Came a Blackbird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Came a Blackbird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down Came a Blackbird (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down Came a Blackbird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down Came a Blackbird worth watching?
- Down Came a Blackbird holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Down Came a Blackbird?
- Down Came a Blackbird stars Raúl Juliá, Laura Dern, Vanessa Redgrave, Cliff Gorman and Sarita Choudhury.
- When was Down Came a Blackbird released?
- Down Came a Blackbird was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.