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Blackbird streaming

2019 Movie United Kingdom, United States Drama 98 min Ages 15+

By: Roger Michell With: Mia Wasikowska, Anson Boon, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson

A woman summons her whole family to tell them that she doesn’t want to continue living. The announcement will reveal hidden family grudges, but also the love that her two daughters feel for their mother.

Filmium rating

68%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2019

Selections:

Official Selection

Mood

Emotional

Melancholic

Reflective

Sad

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Roger Michell

Christian Torpe

Lindsay Duncan

Sam Neill

Mia Wasikowska

Rainn Wilson

Kate Winslet

Bex Taylor-Klaus

Anson Boon

Susan Sarandon

Ensemble Cast

Strong Performances

Talented Actors

Adaptation

Remake

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up

Dialogue-Driven

Intimate

Intimate Framing

Natural Lighting

Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Family Drama

Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Conversational

Deliberate

Measured

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Diegetic Music

Subtle Score

Style

Cinematic

Drama

Intimate

Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Acceptance Of Euthanasia

Family Tensions

Legacy And Memory

Characters

Estranged Sister

Family Daughters

Supportive Husband

Terminally Ill Mother

Ending

Bittersweet

Emotional Farewell

Family Acceptance

Historical Context

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Decision To End Life

Family Reunion

Hidden Motives

Plot

Euthanasia

Family Drama

Family Gathering

Interpersonal Conflict

Terminal Illness

Setting

Family Estate

Family Home

Lakeside

Rural

Rural Lakeside Home

Shooting Location

Lake House

Rural England

Theme

Acceptance

End-Of-Life

Euthanasia

Family Conflict

Family Dynamics

Legacy

Loss

Genre

Drama

Emotional

Family

Audiences

Adult

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

Families

Family

Titles

Blackbird

Blackbird - Eine Familiengeschichte

Silent Heart

Дрізд

Черный дрозд

블랙버드

Critical Reception

63% Rotten Tomatoes

Mixed Reviews

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

Moderate

Reception

Audience Response

Critical Reception

Festival Premiere

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2019

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