Rare Birds (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Rare Birds is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, running about 99 minutes. “Fortune can make a man do some pretty fowl things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure luminaries to their small Newfoundland town.
Who’s in it. Rare Birds stars William Hurt as Dave, Molly Parker as Alice, Andy Jones as Phonse and Vicky Hynes as Deb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rare Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rare Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rare Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rare Birds (2001)?
- In US, Rare Birds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rare Birds worth watching?
- Rare Birds holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rare Birds?
- Rare Birds stars William Hurt, Molly Parker, Andy Jones, Vicky Hynes and Greg Malone.