Free Birds Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 19, 2014

Free Birds

Release Date: Friday, November 1, 2013 Theaters

Two birds from opposite sides of the tracks join forces and travel through time to get their species off people's plates.

Director: Jimmy Hayward

Starring: Woody Harrelson • Owen Wilson • Dan Fogler • Amy Poehler • Lesley Nicol

PG Comedy 1 hr, 25 m

3.72 / 5.0

24% WILL SEE 76% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Reggie (voiced by Owen Wilson) was an ordinary turkey, until one Thanksgiving he was pardoned by the President. Unaware of the fate he’s escaped, Reggie is living large and enjoying the good life at Camp David. But when Reggie is kidnapped by Jake (voiced by Woody Harrelson), the rebel leader of a turkey uprising, he discovers a horrifying secret: Turkeys aren’t honored holiday guests- they’re tasty holiday meals! Jake and Reggie hijack a top secret time machine and travel back in time to 1621, to the first Thanksgiving to take themselves off the menu.

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Who stars in Free Birds – Cast List

Woody Harrelson
... Jake (voice)

Animal Farm, Project Artemis
Owen Wilson
... Reggie (voice)

Charlie the Wonderdog, Focker In-Law
Dan Fogler
... (voice)

Juliet & Romeo, Juliet & Romeo
A
Amy Poehler
... (voice)

Inside Out, Inside Out 2
L
Lesley Nicol
... (voice)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
G
George Takei
... (voice)

Kubo and the Two Strings, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
C
Colm Meaney
... (voice)

Marlowe, In The Land of Saints and Sinners

Who is making Free Birds – Crew List

A look at Free Birds behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jimmy Hayward last helmed Jonah Hex and Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who. The film's writer Craig Mazin last penned The Hangover Part III and Scary Movie 5.

Director: Jimmy Hayward
Screenwriter: Craig Mazin
Producers: Cary Granat
Ed Jones
Craig Mazin
Scott Mosier

Studios: Relativity Studios
Production Company: Bedrock Studios
Conundrum Entertainment
Reel FX Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Free Birds

Key Facts

Helmed by Jimmy Hayward, director of box office hit Horton Hears A Who! and animator on such films as Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

Completed

Changed Free Birds movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some action/peril and rude humor
Runtime: 1 hr, 25 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Turkeys
Language: English

Free Birds Trailers and Clips

Free Birds

Theatrical Trailer

Free Birds Release Date: When was the film released?

Free Birds was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 1 , 2013. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Last Vegas, Ender's Game and About Time. Additional information: 2D/3D.