Film · 2022
Catherine Called Birdy
Original titleLa vida de Catherine
Directed by Lena Dunham · starring Bella Ramsey, Billie Piper and Andrew Scott
- 1 h 48 min
- 12
- Adventure · Comedy
USA
- Released in the UK 6 October 2022
- 0.6 Users1 vote
Synopsis
Birdy is a 14-year-old girl in medieval England. She is rebellious and indomitable, and refuses to even contemplate the possibility of marrying any of the potential suitors her father imposes to her. Willing to defy every rule there is, Birdy will navigate her young-adulthood fighting for her independence and for equality in this innovative coming-of-age that raises the same doubts and presents the same adolescent spirit that lives today, but set in the year 1290.
It stars Bella Ramsey, ('Game of Thrones', 'The Last of Us') who after playing roles in several series leads a feature film for the first time. She shares the screen with actor Andrew Scott ('Fleabag', 'Sherlock') her father in the film. The rest of the cast is no slouch, among which more faces from the 'Game of Thrones' saga are recognizable: Joe Alwyn, Paul Kaye, Billie Piper, Ralph Ineson, Lesley Sharp, Sophie Okonedo, Isis Hainsworth, and Dead-Charles Chapman.
'Catherine Called Birdy' is based on the novel by Karen Cushman and is written, directed and produced by the multiaward winner Lena Dunham. The director, screenwriter and lead actress of the iconic series 'GIRLS' imbues this film about a medieval girl who rebels against the most topical issues with British humour.
Where to watch Catherine Called Birdy
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 108 min1 hour and 48 minutes
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Catherine Called Birdy?
- 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes).
- When was Catherine Called Birdy released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 6 October 2022.
- Who directed Catherine Called Birdy?
- Lena Dunham.
- Who is in Catherine Called Birdy?
- It stars Bella Ramsey, Billie Piper, Andrew Scott and Joe Alwyn.
- Where can I watch Catherine Called Birdy?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (20)-
Bella Ramsey Birdy
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Billie Piper Lady Aislinn
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Andrew Scott Lord Rollo
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Joe Alwyn Uncle George
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Sophie Okonedo Ethelfritha Rose Splinter of Devon
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Paul Kaye Sir John Henry Murgaw aka Shaggy Beard
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Dean-Charles Chapman Robert
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Archie Renaux Edward the Monk
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David Bradley Lord Gideon Sidebottom
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Ralph Ineson Golden Tiger
- Director
- Lena Dunham
- Writers
- Lena Dunham
- Producers
- Tim Bevan, Lena Dunham, Eric Fellner
Photos and posters
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Soundtrack
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