Early Birds (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Early Birds is a comedy film directed by Benjamin Kempf Siemens, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Three pensioners who live as subtenants on tiny pensions find themselves wanting to escape the sadness and mundanity of their everyday lives in old-age and poverty. They relish the thought that they could experience one last adrenalin-fuelled thrill during the twilight of their lives. With that motivation in mind, they set about commencing preparations for a big heist. Early Birds is a tragic comedy, a short film about poverty in old age, dignity and death.
Who’s in it. Early Birds stars Hermann Beyer as Ede, Hark Bohm as Jossi, Axel Werner as Pit and Horst Westphal as Hans.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Birds (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Early Birds?
- Early Birds stars Hermann Beyer, Hark Bohm, Axel Werner and Horst Westphal.
- When was Early Birds released?
- Early Birds was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.