Bye Bye Blue Bird (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, Bye Bye Blue Bird is a comedy and drama film directed by Katrin Ottarsdóttir, running about 85 minutes. “They didn't know what they were looking for - but they found it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two friends, Rannvá and Barba, return to Faroe Islands after seven years abroad. The girls arouse both curiosity and outrage with their bizarre city appearance and emancipated behaviour. They embark on a road trip with one of the locals, Rúni, who - as it turns out - also carries a dark secret. The trio goes on a journey not just through the beautiful landscape of the Faroes but into the land of the past.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Blue Bird stars Hildigunn Eyðfinsdóttir as Rannvá, Sigri Mitra Gaïni as Barba, Johan Dalsgaard as Rúni and Elin K. Mouritsen as Barba's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bye Bye Blue Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Blue Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Blue Bird tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Blue Bird (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bye Bye Blue Bird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bye Bye Blue Bird worth watching?
- Bye Bye Blue Bird holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Blue Bird?
- Bye Bye Blue Bird stars Hildigunn Eyðfinsdóttir, Sigri Mitra Gaïni, Johan Dalsgaard, Elin K. Mouritsen and Birita Mohr.
- When was Bye Bye Blue Bird released?
- Bye Bye Blue Bird was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.