Bird Box

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Bird Box

R

2018

2h 4m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the trip blindfolded.

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Critics Consensus

Bird Box never quite reaches its intriguing potential, but strong acting and an effectively chilly mood offer intermittently creepy compensation.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 12, 2019

Should have been called "Bird-brained."

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Kristen Lopez

Zimbio

Feb 24, 2019

Finale aside, Bird Box is a taut thriller that keeps you hooked.

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

Feb 7, 2019

Bird Box, led by a strong Sandra Bullock, does a solid job of telling a story that compares the desire to destroy oneself with the constantly challenging nature of being a parent.

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Bryce Hanson

Horror Movie Talk

Aug 8, 2025

9/10

The acting is excellent throughout, as well as the direction. The story and thematic material are handled adeptly while maintaining a steady pace of tension and release. You should definitely see it.

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Jul 14, 2024

2/5

It seems more occupied with delivering short term anxieties via separate sequences, like driving a car blind or two births occurring side by side, than refining the overall product to leave a lasting impact.

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Nyle Coleman

InSession Film

May 9, 2024

B+

Bullock is the one that really shines here, she does an outstanding job and her performance made me realize how much I miss seeing her on-screen. She has a certain kind of charisma and presence...

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Ryan T

@RT91888008 Sep 9, 2026

Bird Box. That's exactly where this movie belongs. In a box! With a dull, drawn-out storyline that, in my opinion, ends with no real conclusion or explanation, I wish I had 2 hours back.

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Griffin B

@RT39102731 Aug 31, 2026

I felt like a bird while watching this movie. Because this film pries open your gullet and force feeds its slurry nonsense down your throat in the hopes that you will digest it. But even for crop milk, this sludge was stale and watery.

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Lee T

@Shoopuf Aug 25, 2026

This movie is boring and stupid.

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Zoltan B

@Zollie95 Aug 20, 2026

Certainly gets you hooked but lacks a final resolution, which may be disappointing to some viewers. Not the best movie experience in my books, but it can still be satisfactory for many. The actors are great, and the sequel of nerve-racking action definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire movie. Nevertheless, the script should have been worked out a bit more profoundly, in my opinion. The theme is fairly mysterious and exciting, with many depths. It is philosophical and holistic while remaining "mainstream, popcorn-friendly" for "zombie fans." Big thumbs up! However, some work feels undone. It doesn’t feel whole and complete at the very end. Although it is great to leave open endings for viewers, it would have been nice to provide a little framework and insight into different perspectives, like "seers" vs "blindfolded," "bad guys" vs "good guys," etc. We don’t learn much at the very end. "Are we doomed now?"

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Roger A

@Rogeradams6oh6 Aug 18, 2026

Good movie. Differs from the book a little bit but good changes.

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026

7.5/10 Creepy, supernatural movie, monster that you can’t look at, or you die or kill yourself Big-name people in it

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Synopsis

When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the trip blindfolded.

Director: Susanne Bier
Producer: Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Clayton Townsend
Screenwriter: Eric Heisserer
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Scott Stuber, Chris Morgan Productions
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Bloody Images|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 21, 2018
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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