For the Birds
Seen it?2000 | 4 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Day & Night, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird that tries to join them. The birds of a feather can't help but make fun of him - and their clique mentality proves embarrassing in the end.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ralph Eggleston
- Ralph EgglestonBird (voice) (uncredited)