The Blue Bird (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, The Blue Bird is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by George Cukor, running about 95 minutes. “A cavalcade of magic. A carnival of fun. The Blue Bird is magic for everyone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of peasant children, Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl, are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the Fairy Berylune. On their journey, they are accompanied by the humanized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, Bread, and other entities.
Who’s in it. The Blue Bird stars Elizabeth Taylor as Queen of Light / Mother / Witch / Maternal Love, Jane Fonda as The Night, Ava Gardner as Luxury and Cicely Tyson as Tylette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Blue Bird has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $887K at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Bird tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Bird (1976)?
- In AU, The Blue Bird is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Bird worth watching?
- The Blue Bird holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Bird?
- The Blue Bird stars Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Ava Gardner, Cicely Tyson and Robert Morley.
- When was The Blue Bird released?
- The Blue Bird was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.