The Blue Bird
1918, English. Directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 31 March 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Maigne, Maurice Maeterlinck
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How long is The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Blue Bird is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Blue Bird isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blue Bird?
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Who directed The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird (1918) was directed by Maurice Tourneur and stars Tula Belle, Robin Macdougall, Edwin E. Reed.