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Liz and the Blue Bird

2018, Japanese. Directed by Naoko Yamada.

The truth will break your heart.

In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.

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Runtime
1h 31m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
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7.5/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Liz and the Blue Bird

Liz and the Blue Bird is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in India.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
21 April 2018
Original title
リズと青い鳥
Country
Japan
Written by
Reiko Yoshida
Box office
$737K
japanbased on novel or bookfairy talebrass bandone-sided lovefemale friendshipspin offhigh school friendsanimeschool clubjapanese high schoolgirls' love (gl)bukatsu

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What Liz and the Blue Bird is based on

Liz and the Blue Bird is based on Sound! Euphonium, an anime television series.

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What should I watch before Liz and the Blue Bird?

Watch Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band (2016) and Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You! (2017) first.

What comes after Liz and the Blue Bird?

Next in the series: Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019), Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest (2023), and Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie, Part 1 (2026).

Is Liz and the Blue Bird worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Liz and the Blue Bird?

Liz and the Blue Bird runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).

Does Liz and the Blue Bird have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Liz and the Blue Bird. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Liz and the Blue Bird parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Liz and the Blue Bird yet.

Which OTT platform is Liz and the Blue Bird on?

Liz and the Blue Bird is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Liz and the Blue Bird?

If you liked Liz and the Blue Bird, try The Colors Within, Blue Giant, Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day.

Who directed Liz and the Blue Bird?

Liz and the Blue Bird (2018) was directed by Naoko Yamada and stars Atsumi Tanezaki, Nao Toyama, Ayaka Asai.

What is Liz and the Blue Bird based on?

Liz and the Blue Bird is based on Sound! Euphonium, an anime television series.

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