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Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy

2022Movie⏱️ 1h 48mPG-13
Adventure
6.6
IMDB Rating
9,440 votes

A 14 year old girl in medieval England navigates through life and avoiding potential suitors her father has in mind.

Director
Lena Dunham
Writers
Lena Dunham, Karen Cushman
Stars
Bella Ramsey, Billie Piper, Andrew Scott
Release Date
October 7, 2022
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, United States
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 10
Nominations
💬 87
Reviews
📋 24.9K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey
as Birdy
Billie Piper
Billie Piper
as Lady Aislinn
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott
as Lord Rollo
Lesley Sharp
Lesley Sharp
as Morwenna
Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn
as Uncle George
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
as Ethelfritha Rose Splinter of Devon
Paul Kaye
Paul Kaye
as Sir John Henry Murgaw aka Shaggy Beard
Dean-Charles Chapman
Dean-Charles Chapman
as Robert
👤
Isis Hainsworth
as Aelis
Archie Renaux
Archie Renaux
as Edward the Monk

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Atmos
Color
Color
Filming Location
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Production
Good Thing Going, Reliance Film & Entertainment, Working Title Films

🏷️ Keywords

arranged marriagestrong willed femaledowrymarriageengland

🎯 Categories

Coming-of-AgeAdventure

⭐ Featured Review

A+ for Andrew Scott
by kkmgirl-448-1119882023-03-26
6/10

"Needing something brainless and fluffy to watch, this fit the bill just fine. I'm not bothered by the historical inaccuracies because there are SO much, it reads intentional. The main plot device is inaccurate in itself- a noble lady would carry a dowry into marriage. If she's broke, the best she can hope for is being attractive or titled enough to find a suitor willing to have her... they wouldn't be lined up as portrayed here. I'm not a Lena Dunham fan, but I think this was entertaining and subtle (for Dunham). Although the main character was too naive to truly be a medie..."

💡 Did You Know?

One of the songs on the soundtrack 'Honey to the Bee' sung by Misty Miller, was a huge pop hit in the 1990's for Billie Piper, who plays Birdy's mother in Catherine Called Birdy (2022).

📖 Synopsis

A 14 year old girl in medieval England navigates through life and avoiding potential suitors her father has in mind.