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Movies like Bird

The best movies like Bird are Piper (2016), Dug's Special Mission (2009) and The Finishing Touch (1928). If Bird hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Piper (2016)

    A mother bird tries to teach her little one how to find food by herself. In the process, she encounters a traumatic experience that she must overcome in order to survive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Dug's Special Mission (2009)

    Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. The Finishing Touch (1928)

    Stan and Ollie are hired to build a house in just one day. When they are done, a bird lands on the house and it collapses. Naturally, the owner wants his money back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Breathe (2017)

    Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Tuesday (2024)

    A mother and her teenage daughter must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Hollywood Dirt (2017)

    Hollywood arrives in force to Quincy, the small town where the secret Crown Cola billionaire's live. They want to film about the billionaire's and how they made their fortunes. Summer Jenkins, who was the town pariah, joins forces with the scout, Ben, and finds filming locations, extras, lessons with the town officials and house owners, etc. When Cole Masten arrives, they hate each other, but sparks fly. Cole is running from a nasty divorce, yet is captivated by Summer. Summer is dying to leave town to get away from the gossip. This is a great story about Southern customs, a Southern girl, and a Hollywood star who finds his lady.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Robin Robin (2021)

    A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. All That Breathes (2022)

    Against the darkening backdrop of New Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protecting one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the black kite.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Swan (2023)

    Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Bird Karma (2018)

    A tale of a long-legged bird's journey of blissful joy, inescapable greed and the accidental discovery of the consequences when too much is not enough.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Paperman (2012)

    An urban office worker finds that paper airplanes are instrumental in meeting a girl in ways he never expected.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Much Ado About Nothing (2011)

    Two young lovers, Claudio and Hero, are to be married imminently but the devious scheming of a resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials. Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Flying Home (2014)

    Colin, an ambitious young American businessman, has a deal with a potential client, a rich Arab sheikh who is a passionate pigeon fancier. The sheikh has tried several times to buy a champion pigeon, but the owner continues to stubbornly refuse his offer. In an attempt to gain the trust of the Sheikh, Colin offers him a deal: if he manages to convince the owner to sell the champion pigeon, the sheikh will agree to do business with Colin's company. But when Colin meets Jos, the grumpy owner of the pigeon, and Isabella, his granddaughter, he realizes that this mission will not be as easy as he had hoped.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  14. The Starling (2021)

    A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Big Year (2011)

    Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Daybreak Express (1957)

    Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Poison (2023)

    When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Ping Pong Playa (2008)

    Streetwise swaggering Christopher "C-Dub" Wang is a suburban guy who waxes political on all things Asian American and clings to pro basketball pipe dreams. But when misfortune strikes his family, C-dub must overcome living at home, working a dead-end job and his worldly older brother, to run his Mom's ping pong classes and defend the family's athletic dynasty.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014)

    A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Real Women Have Curves (2002)

    In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Bird?

The closest matches to Bird are Piper (2016), Dug's Special Mission (2009) and The Finishing Touch (1928). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Bird?

Start with Piper (2016), the closest match to Bird.

What is the highest-rated movie like Bird?

Piper (2016), rated 8.1/10 by 1,791 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Bird?

Tuesday (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Bird?

Yes: Piper (2016), Dug's Special Mission (2009) and The Finishing Touch (1928).

How are movies similar to Bird chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Bird, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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