Catherine Called Birdy

PG-13

Released Sep 23, 2022

1 hr. 48 min.

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

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The year? 1290. In the Medieval English village of Stonebridge, Lady Catherine (known as Birdy) is the youngest child of Lord Rollo and the Lady Aislinn. Her playground is Stonebridge Manor, a house that, like the family, has seen better days. Financially destitute and utterly greedy, Rollo sees his daughter as his path out of financial ruin by marrying her off to a wealthy man for money and land. But Birdy, like all the great teen heroines, is spirited, clever, and adventurous and ready to put off any suitor that comes calling in increasingly ingenious ways. Her imagination, defiance, and deep belief in her own right to independence put her on a collision course with her parents. When the vilest suitor of all arrives, they are presented with the ultimate test of love for their daughter.

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Critics Consensus

Bringing a beloved book brilliantly to life, Catherine Called Birdy proves a well-told coming-of-age story can feel fresh regardless of the period setting.

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SLED

It was a bit boring sometimes and not as funny as I thought it would be but it was cute. Would I recommend to a friend? Sadly, no.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/22

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Thomas S

Characters looked like real people not movie stars. Lead character is great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/22

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Alec B

I'm getting exhausted by these smug "history but make it modern!" comedies. Really only a handful of movies have pulled it off. Everything else, this included, reads as lazy

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Li M

Brilliant. Excellent dialogue. Engaging. Performances were top notch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Michael Antony A

Mikey's Movie Review: Catherine Called Birdy (2022) It's 1290 and while Lady Catherine (a.k.a Birdy), the youngest child of Lord Rollo (Andrew Scott) and Lady Aislinn (Billy Piper) might frolic and play carefree, medieval England isn't without it's peril. Her father has been reckless with the family's money and now only a marriage union between 14 year old Birdy and a wealthy suitor will save them from losing everything. Something Birdy is determined to avoid at all costs! Thanks to a winning performance by Bella Ramsey (The Last Of Us) in the title role, this simple, funny but semi-tragic tale is a true delight. It's moments of quirkiness often followed by genuine sadness, using language based in the past yet vibrant and relatable. Recalling Emma Thompson's flair with Sense & Sensibility, writer / director Lena Dunham has taken a beloved book (by Karen Cushman) and made a truly affecting coming of age film. Mikey's Movie Rating: 5/5*

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Raphael G

Pretty good. Maybe deserves a full 4-star rating, but...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/23

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Lena Dunham

Director

Bella Ramsey

Birdy

Lesley Sharp

Morwenna

Andrew Scott

Sir Rollo

Billie Piper

Lady Aislinn

Joe Alwyn

Uncle George

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

The casting of Bella Ramsey, who is best known for her scene-stealing turn as the self-possessed Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, is genius because she brings that firecracker energy to a role that demands nothing less.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 14, 2022

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

Catherine Called Birdy establishes Dunham as a continued creative force...

Oct 11, 2022

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Verne Gay

Newsday

Lena Dunham brings her unique style and approach to a period piece in "Catherine Called Birdy." and she comes away with an affecting coming-of-age story.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 7, 2022

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

A charming adaptation of a beloved young adult book.

Oct 4, 2023

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

Dunham delivers the most polished and confident feature of the four she has made so far.

Jul 27, 2023

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Funny, fresh and well acted, Catherine Called Birdy is a joyous and cute flick that conveys themes of feminism and has a blast in the process.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 24, 2023

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Synopsis

The year? 1290. In the Medieval English village of Stonebridge, Lady Catherine (known as Birdy) is the youngest child of Lord Rollo and the Lady Aislinn. Her playground is Stonebridge Manor, a house that, like the family, has seen better days. Financially destitute and utterly greedy, Rollo sees his daughter as his path out of financial ruin by marrying her off to a wealthy man for money and land. But Birdy, like all the great teen heroines, is spirited, clever, and adventurous and ready to put off any suitor that comes calling in increasingly ingenious ways. Her imagination, defiance, and deep belief in her own right to independence put her on a collision course with her parents. When the vilest suitor of all arrives, they are presented with the ultimate test of love for their daughter.

Director: Lena Dunham
Executive Producer: Tilly Coulson, Michael P. Cohen, Lena Dunham, Liz Watson
Screenwriter: Lena Dunham
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Good Thing Going, Working Title Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2022

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