The Foolish Bird (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, The Foolish Bird is a drama film directed by Ryuji Otsuka, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. For the sake of her mother, who lives far away, withdrawn Lynn searches for a way to be accepted into the local police academy. At the same time, the 16-year-old gets caught up in a criminal mess involving stolen cell phones.
Who’s in it. The Foolish Bird stars Yao Honggui as Lynn, Liqiao Xiao, Fang Yao as May and Huang Ji.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Foolish Bird has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Foolish Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Foolish Bird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foolish Bird (2017)?
- In US, The Foolish Bird is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Foolish Bird worth watching?
- The Foolish Bird holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Foolish Bird?
- The Foolish Bird stars Yao Honggui, Liqiao Xiao, Fang Yao and Huang Ji.
- When was The Foolish Bird released?
- The Foolish Bird was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.