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Blackbird

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 37m
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6.6/10
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Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet, Rainn Wilson, and Mia Wasikowska in Blackbird (2019)
Lily (Susan Sarandon) and Paul (Sam Neill) summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long lbattle with ALS. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska). Joining the collective farewell are Lily’s son in law (Rainn Wilson), her lifelong friend (Lindsay Duncan), daughter’s partner (Bex Taylor-Klaus) and grandson (Anson Boon). Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.
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A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.
IMDb RATING
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4.7K
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POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • Roger Michell
    • Writer
      • Christian Torpe(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Sam Neill
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Anson Boon
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roger Michell
    • Writer
      • Christian Torpe(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Sam Neill
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Anson Boon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:08
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    Trailer 2:08
    Blackbird
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    Trailer 2:08
    Blackbird
    Susan Sarandon Made Her 'Blackbird' Director and Castmates Get Tattooed
    Clip 1:39
    Susan Sarandon Made Her 'Blackbird' Director and Castmates Get Tattooed
    Why 'Blackbird' Is a Film About Death That Is Really About Life
    Clip 11:19
    Why 'Blackbird' Is a Film About Death That Is Really About Life

    Photos37

    Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Lindsay Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Mia Wasikowska, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Anson Boon in Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Roger Michell, and Rainn Wilson at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Roger Michell, Rainn Wilson, and Dave Karger at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Roger Michell, and Rainn Wilson at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon and Sam Neill at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Roger Michell at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon and Sam Neill at an event for Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, and Mia Wasikowska in Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet, Rainn Wilson, and Mia Wasikowska in Blackbird (2019)
    Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet, Rainn Wilson, and Mia Wasikowska in Blackbird (2019)

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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Paul
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Lily
    Anson Boon
    Anson Boon
    • Jonathan
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Jennifer
    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Michael
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Liz
    Bex Taylor-Klaus
    Bex Taylor-Klaus
    • Chris
    Mia Wasikowska
    Mia Wasikowska
    • Anna
    • Director
      • Roger Michell
    • Writer
      • Christian Torpe(screenplay by) (based on 'Silent Heart' written by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The cast formed such a close bond that they all got matching tattoos of a blackbird on the last day of filming.
    • Quotes

      Lily: Jonathan, you should never smoke weed unless you're dying.

      Jonathan: Okay.

      Lily: Or having sex.

    • Connections
      Referenced in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 5 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Allemande (Suite 6, Movement 2)
      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach

      Arranged by Peter Gregson

      Performed by Peter Gregson, Richard Harwood, Reinoud Ford, Tim Lowe, Ben Chappell, Katherine Jenkinson

      Published by Chester Music Ltd

      Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

    User reviews59

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I hate critics by comparison! Just watch it. It's a good movie!
    I like to respect opinions, but for the past years, I've seen a lot of "purists" rating a movie with 1,2,3 stars just because "the original" was better... Sometimes it's a justified oppinion, (The Grudge, for example) but this is starting to be a trend, not an exception.

    Personal opinion, for the ones who care: it's a good movie, a somewhat fresh subject and good for spending a Saturday night in front of the TV, wondering what would you do if you where in anyone of the character's shoes.

    Cliché? Yes. American take? Yes. Enjoyable? Of course! Let's be honest... How many times did a Shakespeare play (original or adapted) had an opening night? In that case, would you go to the theatre? Yes? No?... Just curious 😏
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    • May 19, 2021

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    • A very basic Question! Where does the Title come from? What is it supposed to signify?

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Khúc Ca Của Chim Hoét Đen
    • Filming locations
      • West Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Busted Shark Productions
      • Eclectic Pictures
      • MEP Capital
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,700,296
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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