The Island Bird (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, The Island Bird is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Gérard Jugnot, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In a village somewhere on Reunion Island, Nelson, 10, dreams of being a singer and has signed up for Star Kids. Her friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, decides to find a coach for her to help her prepare for the competition. His choice fell on Pierre Leroy, singer coming from Paris on a singing tour in a hotel by the sea, where Nelson's mother works. But the current does not pass between Pierre, lonely and disillusioned, and Nelson, proud and obstinate. Will their one thing in common, the love of singing, be strong enough to bring them together and heal their wounds?
Who’s in it. The Island Bird stars Soan Arhimann as Nelson, Gérard Jugnot as M. Lepetit, Marc Lavoine as Pierre Leroy and Philippe Duquesne as Hubert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Island Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Island Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Island Bird tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Island Bird (2022)?
- In US, The Island 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 Island Bird worth watching?
- The Island Bird holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island Bird?
- The Island Bird stars Soan Arhimann, Gérard Jugnot, Marc Lavoine, Philippe Duquesne and Stéfi Celma.
- When was The Island Bird released?
- The Island Bird was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.