Bird Box
“Never lose sight of survival”
Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.
Where to watch Bird Box in United States
Netflix
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Where is Bird Box streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Bird Box
Bird Box is a 2018 English-language horror, thriller and drama film directed by Susanne Bier. The cast is led by Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 10600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Bird Box was produced by Bluegrass Films and Chris Morgan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 13, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Susanne Bier
- Writers
- Eric Heisserer
- Release date
- December 13, 2018
- OTT release
- December 21, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Production
- Bluegrass Films, Chris Morgan Productions
Bird Box cast & crew
Bird Box was directed by Susanne Bier and written by Eric Heisserer.
The cast features Sandra Bullock as Malorie Hayes, Trevante Rhodes as Tom, John Malkovich as Douglas, Sarah Paulson as Jessica, Jacki Weaver as Cheryl, and Rosa Salazar as Lucy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atticus Ross, cinematography is by Salvatore Totino, and it was produced by Chris Morgan and Clayton Townsend.
Is Bird Box worth watching?
Bird Box holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 10,635 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and drama, Bird Box is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bird Box
In United States, you can stream Bird Box on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 21, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bird Box
Sandra Bullock
Malorie Hayes
Trevante Rhodes
Tom
John Malkovich
Douglas
Sarah Paulson
Jessica
Jacki Weaver
Cheryl
Rosa Salazar
Lucy
Danielle Macdonald
Olympia
Lil Rel Howery
Charlie
Tom Hollander
Gary
mgk
Felix
BD Wong
Greg
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Rick
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Bird Box — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bird Box in United States?
Bird Box is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Bird Box on Netflix?
Yes — Bird Box is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Bird Box in?
Bird Box is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bird Box?
Bird Box runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Bird Box rated?
Bird Box is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 10,635 ratings.
▸When did Bird Box release on OTT?
Bird Box became available digitally on December 21, 2018.
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