Dead Birds (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2004, Dead Birds is a thriller, horror and western film directed by Alex Turner, running about 91 minutes. “There are worse things than dying.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Confederate soldiers hole up on an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank, and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces.
Who’s in it. Dead Birds stars Henry Thomas as William, Michael Shannon as Clyde, Nicki Aycox as Annabelle and Patrick Fugit as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dead Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Dead Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Birds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Birds (2004)?
- In US, Dead Birds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dead Birds worth watching?
- Dead Birds holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Birds?
- Dead Birds stars Henry Thomas, Michael Shannon, Nicki Aycox, Patrick Fugit and Muse Watson.
- When was Dead Birds released?
- Dead Birds was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.