The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Seen it?2003 | 83 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A homeless musician finds meaning in his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Judy Irving
- Mark BittnerSelf