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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

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2021 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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. If you loved Happiness, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a giant imaginary pigeon therapist.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yaniv Raz

  • Lucas Jade ZumannJames Whitman
  • Taylor RussellSophie
  • Jason IsaacsCarl
  • Lisa EdelsteinElly
  • David ArquetteXavier
  • Lily DonoghueJorie Whitman
  • Odiseas GeorgiadisKwame
  • Caroline ArapoglouSally
  • Michael H. ColeWalt Whitman
  • Chase StokesMartin