Blackbird Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Aug. 25, 2020

Blackbird

Director: Roger Michell

Starring: Kate Winslet • Diane Keaton • Mia Wasikowska • Susan Sarandon • Sam Neill

R Drama N/A

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

Plot: Lily (Susan Sarandon) and Paul (Sam Neill) summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS on her own terms. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska). Joining the collective farewell are Lily’s son in law (Rainn Wilson), her lifelong friend (Lindsay Duncan), daughter’s partner (Bex Taylor-Klaus) and grandson (Anson Boon). Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.

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A look at Blackbird behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roger Michell last helmed The Duke and My Cousin Rachel.

The film will premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (8/31/19).
Diane Keaton will play the mother, Lily, while Kate Winslet and Mia Wasikowsa will play her daughters (Deadline, 7/18/18).
An English-language remake of Bille August’s 2014 Danish-language pic Silent Heart.

Aug 2019

Changed Blackbird movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2018

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in set to start in August in London.

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Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, some drug use and brief sexual material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Blackbird was released in VOD / Digital on Friday, September 18 , 2020. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Infidel, Alive and Alone.

The estimated home release date for Blackbird is currently being determined. Stay tuned!