The Painted Bird
2019, Czech. Directed by Václav Marhoul.
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After losing his parents, a young Jewish boy wanders Eastern Europe, seeking refuge during World War II.
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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The Painted Bird is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Details
- Released
- 12 September 2019
- Original title
- Nabarvené ptáče
- Country
- Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine
- Written by
- Václav Marhoul
- Budget
- $7.8M
- Box office
- $660K
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What The Painted Bird is based on
The Painted Bird is based on The Painted Bird, a 1965 novel by Jerzy Kosiński, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Novel · 1965
The Painted Bird
By Jerzy Kosiński
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Painted Bird: quick answers
Is The Painted Bird worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Painted Bird?
The Painted Bird runs 169 minutes (2h 49m).
Does The Painted Bird have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Painted Bird. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Painted Bird parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Painted Bird yet.
Which OTT platform is The Painted Bird on?
The Painted Bird is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Painted Bird?
If you liked The Painted Bird, try Escape from Sobibor, The Girl Next Door, Castle Freak.
Who directed The Painted Bird?
The Painted Bird (2019) was directed by Václav Marhoul and stars Petr Kotlár, Nina Šunevič, Alla Sokolova.
What is The Painted Bird based on?
The Painted Bird is based on The Painted Bird, a 1965 novel by Jerzy Kosiński, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.