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Jonathan Livingston Seagull streaming

1973 Movie United States Drama, Family 99 min Ages 0+

By: Hall Bartlett With: James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, Richard Crenna, David Ladd

Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his sea-gull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in quest for wisdom.

Filmium rating

57%

Mood

Inspirational

Inspiring

Melancholic

Reflective

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Hall Bartlett

Richard D. Bach

Kelly Harmon

David Ladd

Juliet Mills

Dorothy McGuire

Richard Crenna

Philip Ahn

James Franciscus

Hal Holbrook

Voice Acting

Adaptation

Based On Novella

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Aerial Cinematography

Nature Filming

Nature Photography

Realism

Superimposed Dialogue

Superimposition

Narrative Structure

Adapted From Novella

Pace

Moderate

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Steady

Soundtrack

Grammy-Winning Music

Musical Success

Neil Diamond Soundtrack

Style

Cinematic

Innovative

Linear

Poetic

Spectacular

Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

1970S

Central Conflict

Breaking Flock Limits

Expulsion From Flock

Pursuit Of Freedom

Characters

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Mentor Chiang

Outcast Seagull

Ending

Mentor Role

Self-Acceptance

Spiritual Growth

Historical Context

1970S

Counterculture

Spiritual Awakening

Key Plot Points

Becoming Mentor

Expulsion

Training With Other Seagulls

Plot

Acceptance

Flying Speed Limit

Individuality

Outcast Seagull

Self-Discovery

Setting

Coastal

Natural

Ocean

Seagull Flock

Sky

Shooting Location

Carmel, California

Theme

Freedom

Individuality

Pursuit Of Dreams

Self-Discovery

Spiritual Growth

Genre

Animation

Biographical

Documentary

Drama

Audiences

Adults

Inspirational

Nature Lovers

Philosophical

Philosophical Viewers

Spiritual Seekers

Titles

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Awards

Golden Globe

Grammy Award For Soundtrack

Oscar Nominations For Cinematography And Editing

Critical Reception

Ebert'S Walkout

Negative Reviews

Siskel'S Criticism

Reception

Award Nominations

Critical Acclaim

Critically Mixed

Mixed Reviews

Musical Success

Oscar Nominations

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1973

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