Rare Birds
Seen it?2001 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Remarkably Bright Creatures or Waitress, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- 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 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson
- William HurtDave
- Andy JonesPhonse
- Molly ParkerAlice
- Vicky HynesDeb
- Greg MaloneBuster Bartlett
- Michael ChiassonDr. Jack Tomlinson
- Leah LewisBette
- Sheila McCarthyClaire
- Mark CritchDougie
- Pete SoucyBystander