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  • A Bird of the Air
  • Opened September 23, 2011 | Runtime:1 hr 38 min
  • PG-13
    Some sexual content and accident images
  • A sassy parrot and a free-spirited librarian upend the well-ordered life of a solitary man. Lyman (Jackson Hurst) is a loner, working the graveyard shift for the Courtesy Patrol. When a green parrot flies in to his trailer he becomes obsessed with Read More
  • Cast: Rachel Nichols, Jackson Hurst, Anjanette Comer, Buck Henry, Linda Emond, Todd Latourrette, Bernardo Saracino, Kevin Skousen, Genia Michaela, Carmela Rappazo
  • Director: Margaret Whitton
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Comedy, Romance

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  • I'm In

    Indies are better than studios

    by NYU-Film_Student

    I'm a big believer in independent films. the producers and directors are willing to take more risks. this is a perfect example. I didn't know Jackson Hurst and had heard of Rachel Nichols, but didn't know her work. But they were perfect as the two leads. Plus, the cameos were fabulous. Judith Ivey, Buck Henry and Linda Emond-all great actors.

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    A Bird of the Air

    by MissyMuffy

    A "Must See" movie! Totally enjoyed it, refreshing.

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    A Wonderful Surprise

    by patrick_wilson2

    I went to see this movie because I've always been a Margaret Whitton fan. Loved her as an actress and wanted to see her first film as a director.
    It was a little slow at the beginning, but then i found myself totally drawn in. It was full of surprises, not a typical rom-com at all. Great performances and a really fun and touching story.

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No Avg. Critic Score 37 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 50
    The New York Times | Jeannette Catsoulis

    Ms. Nichols is consistently appealing in the kind of role Zooey Deschanel has...

  • 40
    Village Voice |

    The cast detracts, too: Fiona, a flighty loner in the book, is a grating twit...

  • 38
    Slant Magazine | Andrew Schenker

    Naturally, given the film's somewhat precious air of spiritualism, the parroted...

  • 25
    New York Post |

    At its most entertaining when the parrot does the talking.

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