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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.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

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.
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Director
Lena Dunham
Writers
Lena Dunham

Photos and posters

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Reviews

0.6 1 vote

Soundtrack

All 11 songs
  1. AlrightMisty Miller Spotify
  2. CeremonyNitin Sawhney Spotify
  3. Fade Into YouMisty Miller Spotify
  4. Honey to the BeeMisty Miller Spotify
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