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Liz and the Blue Bird

2018·Movie·U·91 min·7.5(156)

The truth will break your heart.

In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.

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Where to watch Liz and the Blue Bird in United States

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Where is Liz and the Blue Bird streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Fandango At Home
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GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsGoogle Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel

About Liz and the Blue Bird

Liz and the Blue Bird is a 2018 Japanese-language animation, drama and music film directed by Naoko Yamada. The cast is led by Atsumi Tanezaki, Nao Toyama, Ayaka Asai. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Liz and the Blue Bird was produced by Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, and Bandai Namco Arts and made in Japan. It was released on April 21, 2018, and carries a U certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
Naoko Yamada
Writers
Reiko Yoshida
Release date
April 21, 2018
OTT release
December 15, 2022
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
U
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Box office
$1 million
Production
Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Bandai Namco Arts
#japan#based on novel or book#fairy tale#brass band#one-sided love#female friendship#spin off#high school friends#anime#school club#japanese high school#girls' love (gl)#bukatsu

Liz and the Blue Bird cast & crew

Liz and the Blue Bird was directed by Naoko Yamada and written by Reiko Yoshida.

The cast features Atsumi Tanezaki as Mizore Yoroizuka (voice), Nao Toyama as Nozomi Kasaki (voice), Ayaka Asai as Hazuki Katou (voice), Tomoyo Kurosawa as Kumiko Oumae (voice), Chika Anzai as Reina Kousaka (voice), and Yuichi Nakamura as Masahiro Hashimoto (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kensuke Ushio, cinematography is by Kazuya Takao, and it was produced by Shinichi Nakamura and Riri Senami.

Is Liz and the Blue Bird worth watching?

Liz and the Blue Bird holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 156 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, drama, and music, Liz and the Blue Bird is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Liz and the Blue Bird

In United States, you can stream Liz and the Blue Bird on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on December 15, 2022.

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Cast of Liz and the Blue Bird

Atsumi Tanezaki

Atsumi Tanezaki

Mizore Yoroizuka (voice)

Nao Toyama

Nao Toyama

Nozomi Kasaki (voice)

Ayaka Asai

Ayaka Asai

Hazuki Katou (voice)

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Kumiko Oumae (voice)

Chika Anzai

Chika Anzai

Reina Kousaka (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuichi Nakamura

Masahiro Hashimoto (voice)

Conomi Fujimura

Conomi Fujimura

Natsuki Nakagawa (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Noboru Taki (voice)

Shiori Sugiura

Shiori Sugiura

Ririka Kenzaki (voice)

Miyu Honda

Miyu Honda

Liz (voice)

Moe Toyota

Moe Toyota

Sapphire 'Midori' Kawashima (voice)

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Satomi Niiyama (voice)

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Liz and the Blue Bird — FAQs

Where can I watch Liz and the Blue Bird in United States?

Liz and the Blue Bird is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Liz and the Blue Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Liz and the Blue Bird is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Liz and the Blue Bird in?

Liz and the Blue Bird is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Liz and the Blue Bird?

Liz and the Blue Bird runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is Liz and the Blue Bird rated?

Liz and the Blue Bird is rated U. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 156 ratings.

When did Liz and the Blue Bird release on OTT?

Liz and the Blue Bird became available digitally on December 15, 2022.

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