PG-13

White Bird

One act of kindness lives on forever.

2023 • 121 min • Drama · War

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Synopsis

After being expelled from Beecher Prep for his treatment of a classmate with a facial deformity, Julian has struggled to fit in at his new school. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage of her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a classmate shelters her from mortal danger.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

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100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
78 Audience · 243 · 49%

Julian’s grandmother shares her incredible story of courage as a young Jewish girl hidden in Nazi-occupied France during WWII. A classmate’s selfless act of kindness protected her from mortal danger and helped her survive. It

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Depictions of wartime hardship and persecution, including the Holocaust.
Moments of suspense and peril as characters evade capture.
Brief instances of bullying behavior at school.
Some emotionally intense scenes related to loss and survival.

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Kindness and empathy
Selfless acts of heroism
Importance of standing up against injustice

Talk about it after

The impact of war and hatred on individuals and communities.
How small acts of kindness can make a huge difference.
The importance of historical understanding and remembering.
Discussing bullying and its effects, and how to respond to it.

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Top billed cast

Director: Marc Forster • Crew: Mark Bomback

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Reviewer notes

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