White Bird Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 15, 2024

White Bird

Release Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Theaters

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

4.3 / 5

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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

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.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in White Bird.

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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
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Crew Behind the Film

The White Bird behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Marc Forster last directed White Bird and A Man Called Otto. The film's writer Mark Bomback last wrote 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 Details

What we know about the White Bird movie production.

Key Facts

Based on the novel by R.J. Palacio.

Production Updates for White Bird

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

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

White Bird was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 4, 2024. There were 25 other movies released on the same date, including Joker: Folie à Deux, The Killer's Game and Red Rooms.