The Birdcatcher (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2019, The Birdcatcher is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Ross Clarke, running about 97 minutes. “Inspired by true events” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.
Who’s in it. The Birdcatcher stars Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Esther, Arthur Hakalahti as Aksel, Jakob Cedergren as Johann and Laura Birn as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Birdcatcher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birdcatcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birdcatcher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birdcatcher (2019)?
- In US, The Birdcatcher is available to 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 The Birdcatcher worth watching?
- The Birdcatcher holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birdcatcher?
- The Birdcatcher stars Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Arthur Hakalahti, Jakob Cedergren, Laura Birn and Johannes Bah Kuhnke.
- When was The Birdcatcher released?
- The Birdcatcher was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.