The Yellow Birds
“There Are Moments That Test Us And Choices That Define Us”
Synopsis
Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.
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The Yellow Birds Official Trailer (2018) - Jennifer Aniston, Toni Collette, Aiden EhrenreichOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Moors
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lowery, R.F.I. Porto
- Original Score
- Adam Wiltzie
- Original Title
- The Yellow Birds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Cinelou Films, Echo Films, Story Mining & Supply Company, Lionsgate, Sailor Bear
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Moors
David Lowery, R.F.I. Porto, Kevin Powers
Adam Wiltzie
Daniel Landin
Joe Klotz
Jeffrey Sharp, Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Jennifer Aniston
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Moors
Director
David Lowery
Screenplay
Daniel Landin
Director of Photography
Joe Klotz
Editor
Donna Maloney
Costume Design
Adam Wiltzie
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Sharp
Producer
Ann Roth
Costume Design
R.F.I. Porto
Screenplay
Annie Beauchamp
Production Design
Courtney Solomon
Producer
Mark Canton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Birds
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What is The Yellow Birds about?
Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.
Who directed The Yellow Birds?
The Yellow Birds was directed by Alexandre Moors.
Who stars in The Yellow Birds?
The principal cast of The Yellow Birds includes Tye Sheridan, Alden Ehrenreich, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Huston, Jason Patric.
When was The Yellow Birds released and how long is it?
The Yellow Birds was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yellow Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yellow Birds was composed by Adam Wiltzie.
Is The Yellow Birds based on a book or true story?
The Yellow Birds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kevin Powers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yellow Birds?
The Yellow Birds holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).