The Blue Bird movie poster

The Blue Bird

"A cavalcade of magic. A carnival of fun. The Blue Bird is magic for everyone."

April 30, 1976 1h 35m 5.3/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 1976. The Blue Bird is a adventure/family film. directed by George Cukor.

Starring Patsy Kensit, Todd Lookinland, and Elizabeth Taylor

Synopsis

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 30, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (29 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $3.5M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Soviet Union + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$3,500,000

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm
  • Sovinfilm
  • Edward Lewis Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Bird about?

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences ...

Who directed The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird was directed by George Cukor.

How long is The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was The Blue Bird released?

The Blue Bird was released on April 30, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Bird?

The main cast of The Blue Bird includes Patsy Kensit, Todd Lookinland, Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Cicely Tyson.