Rare Birds
“Fortune can make a man do some pretty fowl things.”
Synopsis
A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rare Birds 2001 movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-26
Top Cast
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William Hurt
Dave
Andy Jones
Phonse
Molly Parker
Alice
Vicky Hynes
Deb
Greg Malone
Buster Bartlett
Michael Chiasson
Dr. Jack Tomlinson
Leah Lewis
Bette
Sheila McCarthy
Claire
Mark Critch
Dougie
Pete Soucy
Bystander
Bryan Hennessey
Cortini
Lawrence Barry
Hooligan
Barry Newhook
Caller #1/Hostage
Mary Walsh
uncredited
Deidre Gillard-Rowlings
Waitress
Frankie O'Neill
Brit Woman
Mack Furlong
Car Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Riche
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Rare Birds
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- BIG Pictures, Pope Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sturla Gunnarsson
Edward Riche
Jonathan Goldsmith
Jan Kiesser
Jeff Warren
Sam Feldman, Jeff Sackman, Paul Pope, Janet York
Department Leadership Roster
Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
Paul Pope
Producer
Janet York
Producer
Jeff Warren
Editor
Jeanie Kimber
Costume Design
Pam Hall
Production Design
Edward Riche
Writer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rare Birds
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What is Rare Birds about?
A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.
Who directed Rare Birds?
Rare Birds was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in Rare Birds?
The principal cast of Rare Birds includes William Hurt, Andy Jones, Molly Parker, Vicky Hynes, Greg Malone.
When was Rare Birds released and how long is it?
Rare Birds was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Rare Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rare Birds was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rare Birds?
Rare Birds holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).