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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A very serviceable telling of a story that we've seen one way or another many times before. Nov 4, 2024 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix White Bird might get some comparisons to The Diary of Anne Frank, but White Bird is a fictional story that won't be considered a classic. This dramatic film has good performances from the principal cast, despite the movie's treacly tone and drab dialogue. Oct 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Jerod G Amazing movie and performances!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review Vanessa M Movie was unexpectedly amazing. Highly recommend Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Maddie this was a beautiful movie i loved it so much. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 (Thematic Material|Some Strong Violence|Language)
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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