Birdie
Synopsis
In 1970, a 16-year-old Nigerian refugee in Virginia tries to keep her family together when a newcomer draws her sister away.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Praise Odigie Paige
- Original Title
- Birdie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 26/01/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Praise Odigie Paige
Department Leadership Roster
Praise Odigie Paige
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Birdie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birdie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birdie about?
In 1970, a 16-year-old Nigerian refugee in Virginia tries to keep her family together when a newcomer draws her sister away.
Who directed Birdie?
Birdie was directed by Praise Odigie Paige.
Who stars in Birdie?
The principal cast of Birdie includes Not specified.
When was Birdie released and how long is it?
Birdie was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birdie?
Birdie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).