The Blue Bird
“1001 Wonders in Technicolor”
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
Where to watch The Blue Bird in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Blue Bird there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Blue Bird streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, FlixFling, Mometu, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | FlixFling, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird is a 1940 English-language family, fantasy and adventure film directed by Walter Lang. The cast is led by Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, FlixFling, Mometu.
The Blue Bird was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on January 15, 1940, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Writers
- Walter Bullock
- Release date
- January 15, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Blue Bird cast & crew
The Blue Bird was directed by Walter Lang and written by Walter Bullock.
The cast features Shirley Temple as Mytyl, Spring Byington as Mummy Tyl, Nigel Bruce as Mr. Luxury, Gale Sondergaard as Tylette (the cat), Eddie Collins as Tylo (the dog), and Sybil Jason as Angela Berlingot.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Is The Blue Bird worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, fantasy, and adventure, The Blue Bird is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Blue Bird
In United States, you can stream The Blue Bird on Philo, FlixFling, Mometu, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 The Blue Bird
Shirley Temple
Mytyl
Spring Byington
Mummy Tyl
Nigel Bruce
Mr. Luxury
Gale Sondergaard
Tylette (the cat)
Eddie Collins
Tylo (the dog)
Sybil Jason
Angela Berlingot
Jessie Ralph
Fairy Berylune
Helen Ericson
Light
Johnny Russell
Tyltyl
Laura Hope Crews
Mrs. Luxury
Russell Hicks
Daddy Tyl
Cecilia Loftus
Granny Tyl
The Blue Bird — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blue Bird in United States?
The Blue Bird is streaming on Philo, FlixFling, Mometu, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Blue Bird on Philo?
Yes — The Blue Bird is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Blue Bird in?
The Blue Bird is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Blue Bird rated?
The Blue Bird is rated G. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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