White Bird Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Feb. 23, 2025

White Bird

Release Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Theaters Friday, November 1, 2024 VOD / Digital

From the best-selling author of Wonder, the movie that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter.

Director: Marc Forster

Starring: Gillian Anderson • Helen Mirren • Ariella Glaser • Orlando Schwerdt • Bryce Gheisar

PG-13 Drama N/A

4.5 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In White Bird, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage — during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe.

Drama Family Spin-off Coming-of-Age Period

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Who stars in White Bird – Cast List

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Gillian Anderson
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Helen Mirren
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Ariella Glaser
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Orlando Schwerdt
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Bryce Gheisar
... Julian

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Who is making White Bird – Crew List

A look at White Bird behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Marc Forster last helmed White Bird and A Man Called Otto. The film's writer Mark Bomback last penned The Art of Racing in the Rain and War for the Planet of the Apes.

Director: Marc Forster
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Producers: David Hoberman
Todd LIeberman
R.J. Palacio

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Mandeville Films
Media Capital Technologies

Production – What we know about the White Bird

Key Facts

Based on the novel by R.J. Palacio.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2022

Completed

Changed White Bird movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Commenced production in Eastern Europe.

Oct 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong violence, thematic material and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: White Bird: A Wonder Story
Language: English

White Bird Trailers and Clips

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Final Trailer

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

White Bird Release Date: When was the film released?

White Bird was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 4 , 2024. There were 24 24 other movies released on the same date, including Joker: Folie à Deux, The Killer's Game and Monster Summer.

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