The Island on Bird Street
Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp. The movie portrays the ghetto through his eyes.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
About The Island on Bird Street
The Island on Bird Street is a 1997 English-language drama and war film directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen. The cast is led by Patrick Bergin, Jordan Kiziuk, Jack Warden. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
It was released on April 11, 1997.
- Director
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
- Writers
- John Goldsmith, Tony Grisoni
- Release date
- April 11, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
The Island on Bird Street cast & crew
The Island on Bird Street was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen and written by John Goldsmith and Tony Grisoni.
The cast features Patrick Bergin as Stefan, Jordan Kiziuk as Alex, Jack Warden as Boruch, James Bolam as Doctor Studjinsky, Michael Byrne as Bolek, and Stefan Sauk as Goehler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Zbigniew Preisner and cinematography is by Ian Wilson.
Is The Island on Bird Street worth watching?
The Island on Bird Street holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 74 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Island on Bird Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Island on Bird Street
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Cast of The Island on Bird Street
Patrick Bergin
Stefan
Jordan Kiziuk
Alex
Jack Warden
Boruch
James Bolam
Doctor Studjinsky
Michael Byrne
Bolek
Stefan Sauk
Goehler
Suzanna Hamilton
Stasya's Mother
Marek Grabowski
Adam
Marcin Herman
Joseph
Paweł Lauterbach
Benny
Jacek Milczanowski
Paweł Okoński
Richter
The Island on Bird Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Island on Bird Street in United States?
The Island on Bird Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Island on Bird Street on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Island on Bird Street is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Island on Bird Street in?
The Island on Bird Street is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Island on Bird Street?
The Island on Bird Street runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Island on Bird Street rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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