White Bird (2023)
Kernel Score: 87% · 228 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2023-10-25
Runtime: 121 minutes
Where to watch White Bird
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After being expelled from Beecher Prep for his treatment of a classmate with a facial deformity, Julian has struggled to fit in at his new school. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage of her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a classmate shelters her from mortal danger.
White Bird parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Holocaust drama depicts Nazi occupation, bullying, and wartime danger for a Jewish family.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Wartime peril, Nazi persecution, and references to the Holocaust; not graphically depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ariella Glaser as Sara (Young Grandmére)
- Orlando Schwerdt as Julien Beaumier
- Bryce Gheisar as Julian Albans
- Gillian Anderson as Vivienne Beaumier
- Helen Mirren as Grandmére
- Jo Stone-Fewings as Jean-Paul Beaumier
- Patsy Ferran as Mille. Petitjean
- Stuart McQuarrie as Pastor Luc
- Olivia Ross as Rose Blum
- Ishai Golan as Max Blum
White Bird FAQ
Is White Bird good?
White Bird has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 228 audience ratings.
Where can I watch White Bird?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is White Bird OK for kids?
White Bird is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Holocaust drama depicts Nazi occupation, bullying, and wartime danger for a Jewish family.
What movies are like White Bird?
If you liked White Bird, try The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Zone of Interest and Where Hands Touch.