The Island on Bird Street
1997, English. Directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Island on Bird Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 11 April 1997
- Written by
- John Goldsmith, Tony Grisoni
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What The Island on Bird Street is based on
The Island on Bird Street is based on a true story.
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The Island on Bird Street: quick answers
Is The Island on Bird Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Island on Bird Street?
The Island on Bird Street runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Island on Bird Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Island on Bird Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Island on Bird Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Island on Bird Street yet.
Which OTT platform is The Island on Bird Street on?
The Island on Bird Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Island on Bird Street?
If you liked The Island on Bird Street, try The Boy in the Woods, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, White Bird.
Who directed The Island on Bird Street?
The Island on Bird Street (1997) was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen and stars Patrick Bergin, Jordan Kiziuk, Jack Warden.
What is The Island on Bird Street based on?
The Island on Bird Street is based on a true story.