Rare Birds

2001, Comedy, 1h 44m

13 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Dave (William Hurt) is ready to call it quits on his marriage and his restaurant. His wife has left him and the restaurant, The Auk, has never really taken off. Desperate, Dave tries to consume the rare delights of his restaurant before they are repossessed. All seems lost until Dave's neighbor, Phonse (Andy Jones), proposes a mad scheme to save The Auk. They will announce the presence, in the vicinity of the restaurant, of an extremely rare duck, attracting bird watchers the world over.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Use)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Sturla Gunnarsson
  • Writer:
    Edward Riche
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Studio Home Entertainment, Shadow Distribution, Lionsgate Films, Nexo, Kinowelt Home Entertainment [de]
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

William Hurt
Dave Purcell
Andy Jones
Phonse
Molly Parker
Alice
Vicky Hynes
Deb
Greg Malone
Buster Bartlett
Maggie Meyer
Brit Woman
Lawrence Barry
Bette
Sheila McCarthy
Claire
Leah Lewis
Bette
Michael Chaisson
Dr. Jack Tomlinson
Matthew Clarke
Bartender
George Jonas
Dr. Hans Spiedal
Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
Edward Riche
Writer
Sam Feldman
Co-Executive Producer
Paul Pope
Co-Producer
Jeff Sackman
Co-Executive Producer
Tamara Shannon
Associate Producer
Janet York
Co-Producer
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music
Jan Kiesser
Cinematography
Jeff Warren
Film Editing
Jon Comerford
Casting
Pat McCorkle
Casting
Pam Hall
Production Design
Kathee Reardigan
Set Decoration
Jeanie Kimber
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Rare Birds

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Audience Reviews for Rare Birds

  • Jul 05, 2012
    Cute little film set in a sleepy Newfoundland town that is set upon by outsiders all in searchof an elusive bird. Touching with good character interaction.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 19, 2010
    Shot in beautiful Newfoundland by Icelandic director Sturla Gunnarsson. Based on the novel by Canadian Edward Riche, who also wrote the screenplay. Stars Molly Parker, a wonderful Canadian actress.
    Laura C Super Reviewer
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