The Yellow Birds
2018, English. Directed by Alexandre Moors.
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Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Yellow Birds
The Yellow Birds is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 24 May 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Lowery, R.F.I. Porto
- Budget
- $12M
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What The Yellow Birds is based on
The Yellow Birds is based on The Yellow Birds, a 2012 novel by Kevin Powers, published by Little, Brown and Company.
Novel · 2012
The Yellow Birds
By Kevin Powers
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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The Yellow Birds: quick answers
Is The Yellow Birds worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Yellow Birds?
The Yellow Birds runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Yellow Birds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Yellow Birds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Yellow Birds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Yellow Birds is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Yellow Birds on?
The Yellow Birds is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yellow Birds?
If you liked The Yellow Birds, try Jacknife, Thank You for Your Service, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Who directed The Yellow Birds?
The Yellow Birds (2018) was directed by Alexandre Moors and stars Tye Sheridan, Alden Ehrenreich, Jennifer Aniston.
What is The Yellow Birds based on?
The Yellow Birds is based on The Yellow Birds, a 2012 novel by Kevin Powers, published by Little, Brown and Company.