Scheme Birds (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, Scheme Birds is a documentary film directed by Ellen Fiske, running about 87 minutes. “A coming-of-age story set in a world of pigeons and violence” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As her adolescence gives way to the obligations of motherhood, troubled Gemma matures in Motherwell, her Scottish hometown, heavily dependent on the steel industry. Unfortunately for her, her hedonistic way of understanding the world does not fit in with the philosophy of the rest of the villagers, so trouble soon follows.
Who’s in it. Scheme Birds stars Gemma, Pat, Joseph and Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Scheme Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scheme Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scheme Birds tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scheme Birds (2019)?
- In US, Scheme Birds is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scheme Birds worth watching?
- Scheme Birds holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scheme Birds?
- Scheme Birds stars Gemma, Pat, Joseph, Scott and Luke.
- When was Scheme Birds released?
- Scheme Birds was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.