Pica Pica (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5.8

Pica Pica poster

Released in 1987, Pica Pica is a documentary film directed by Mikael Kristersson, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. In Pica Pica Kristersson invites the viewer to be enthralled for an hour and a half by the vicissitudes of magpie life. Opposing himself to the current nature films that tend to highly compress time in order to end up with a concentrated sequence of action-elements Kristersson leaves rhythm and tempo almost completely up to the magpies themselves. With great integrity he filmed the daily, social and emotional life of a species of birds that has many points of contact with human life. Thus, the movie offers us the oppurtunity to view our own everyday existence through other eyes, from a world right above our heads, but yet so far away.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Pica Pica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pica Pica page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pica Pica tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pica Pica (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pica Pica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pica Pica worth watching?
Pica Pica holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Pica Pica released?
Pica Pica was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.