White Bird

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White Bird

PG-13

Released Oct 4, 2024

2h 0m

Drama

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From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to "choose kind," comes the inspirational next chapter. In White Bird: A Wonder Story, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage -- during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy's mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe. From director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Christopher Robin), screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio's book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, like Wonder before it, is an uplifting movie about how one act of kindness can live on forever.

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Critics Consensus

Packaging difficult subject matter into a digestible morality tale, White Bird is a soft-pedaled but ultimately moving drama fit for the whole family.

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White Bird promotes kindness and delivers a meaningful love story set in WWII that’s finely acted. Keep the tissues nearby.

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Alonso Duralde

The Film Verdict

[Forster] and screenwriter Mark Bomback marry the handsome production to directorial and script choices that, for all their attempted restraint, lean toward the obvious, the blatant, and the sentimental.

Oct 4, 2024

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Christian Zilko

IndieWire

With elegant acting from its two young leads and picturesque cinematography from Matthias Koenigswieser, it serves as a competently executed morality play for audiences craving a bit of unambiguous humanism.

Rated: B

Oct 4, 2024

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

Forster’s steady direction keeps this thread of White Bird affecting even when it conforms to predictable narrative beats.

Oct 4, 2024

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James Croot

The Post NZ

With its message of how we must “use the light within ourselves to stop the injustices of today”, White Bird perhaps has even greater resonance now than it might have done back when it was first supposed to debut in September 2022.

Apr 8, 2025

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Given the Holocaust theme, one wouldn't expect "White Bird" to be an engaging movie for children. It succeeds absolutely in modeling human kindness.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 6, 2025

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Marie Asner

Phantom Tollbooth

Helen Mirren as Grandmother Sara, carries her role well as she tells the story, while Ariella Glaser as the young Sara, does just as well in a demanding role.

Nov 6, 2024

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Ally

Done so well w the heavy story and characters. Definitely recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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Jerod G

Amazing movie and performances!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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Vanessa M

Movie was unexpectedly amazing. Highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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Gretchen G

Beautifully done with a message that we all need to hear. Be kind! Great acting. Perfect, and timely.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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Maddie

this was a beautiful movie i loved it so much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Timothy

White Bird was a powerful, must-see story that reminds us of the importance of kindness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Synopsis

From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to "choose kind," comes the inspirational next chapter. In White Bird: A Wonder Story, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage -- during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy's mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe. From director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Christopher Robin), screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio's book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, like Wonder before it, is an uplifting movie about how one act of kindness can live on forever.

Director: Marc Forster
Producer: Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, R.J. Palacio
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Mandeville Films, Lionsgate, 2DUX²
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Violence|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 2024, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.6M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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