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Love Birds

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2K
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Love Birds (2011)
Trailer for Love Birds
Play trailer2:21
1 Video
14 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Doug's girlfriend leaves him and he falls apart. He finds a hurt "not duck" on the roof and ends looking after it. He meets cute, single bird specialist Holly at the zoo.Doug's girlfriend leaves him and he falls apart. He finds a hurt "not duck" on the roof and ends looking after it. He meets cute, single bird specialist Holly at the zoo.Doug's girlfriend leaves him and he falls apart. He finds a hurt "not duck" on the roof and ends looking after it. He meets cute, single bird specialist Holly at the zoo.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Murphy
  • Writer
    • Nick Ward
  • Stars
    • Rhys Darby
    • Faye Smythe
    • Alvin Maharaj
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Murphy
  • Writer
    • Nick Ward
  • Stars
    • Rhys Darby
    • Faye Smythe
    • Alvin Maharaj
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    • 25User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Love Birds
    Trailer 2:21
    Love Birds

    Photos14

    Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Rhys Darby and Alvin Maharaj in Love Birds (2011)
    Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Emily Barclay in Love Birds (2011)
    Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Bryan Brown and Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Sally Hawkins and Emily Barclay in Love Birds (2011)
    Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)
    Sally Hawkins in Love Birds (2011)
    Sally Hawkins in Love Birds (2011)
    Sally Hawkins and Rhys Darby in Love Birds (2011)

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    Rhys Darby
    Rhys Darby
    • Dougas Doug
    Faye Smythe
    Faye Smythe
    • Susanas Susan
    Alvin Maharaj
    Alvin Maharaj
    • Gurneeshas Gurneesh
    Wesley Dowdell
    Wesley Dowdell
    • Brentas Brent
    David Fane
    David Fane
    • Kangaas Kanga
    Craig Hall
    Craig Hall
    • Craig Watsonas Craig Watson
    Mia Pistorius
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Hollyas Holly
    Emily Barclay
    Emily Barclay
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown
    • Dr. Busteras Dr. Buster
    Sonia Gray
    • Gingeras Ginger
    Zaverr Doctor
    • Robinas Robin
    Hannah Matthews
    • Zaraas Zara
    John Leigh
    John Leigh
    • Quiz Masteras Quiz Master
    John Callen
    John Callen
    • Professor Craddockas Professor Craddock
    Alan Harris
    • Professoras Professor
    Michaela Rooney
    • Jessamineas Jessamine
    Beck Taylor
    • Tayloras Taylor
    • Director
      • Paul Murphy
    • Writer
      • Nick Ward
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    • Trivia
      The species of duck that Pierre was, was a ''shelduck'' or Paradise Shelduck.
    • Crazy credits
      During the final credits, the cast is shown performing a 'Queen' song in a music video format.
    • Connections
      References The Great Escape (1963)

    User reviews25

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Just ducky! What a treat, too, to view a film set in New Zealand that doesn't have hobbits
    Doug (Rhys Darby) has just been jilted by longtime galfriend, Susan. An item for two years, Susan can't stand the fact the Doug still lives in the house he inherited when his parents died, she'd prefer something more upscale. Also, she detests the fact that he adores the rock band Queen, having a wall devoted to their photos and playing their music constantly. So, she's had enough and walks out the door. Hurting immensely, Doug keeps the breakup news from his best buds at work and at play. Luckily, this road worker's attentions soon get diverted. A rare black duck lands on his roof, having broken a wing. Rescuing the bird, he takes it to a nearby small zoo, where the expert on winged creatures, Holly (Sally Hawkins) says she can't help him. Instead, she hands him a phone number for a nearby vet (Bryan Brown, how nice to see him!). Declaring that the bird will never fly again, the doc suggests that Doug foster it until he can find another solution. Settling the duck, which he names Pierre, with his own room, complete with Doug's former wading pool, he soon becomes very fond of his feathered friend. They sleep together and sometimes even take a bath together, when Pierre hops right in. Meanwhile, since Doug liked the looks of Holly, he tries to get "something going" with this nice lady. But, there are complications. Holly has a son, Taylor, who misses his deceased dad and detests Doug on sight. Then, Susan returns to make small overtures to her former flame once more. This confuses Doug, naturally. Between going to trivia contests at his favorite bar friends, trying to decide who he loves, and caring for Pierre, who suddenly gets lost in a woods, what will be Doug's near future expectations? Just ducky, that's what this movie is, viewers will adore it. Hawkins, a Brit star, is always welcome while Darby is handsome and charming. Other cast members of many ethnic groups are total delights, too. As for the scenery, how wonderful and exotic it is, looking nothing like other places on earth. The script is clever, the costumes are winning, and the direction is sure-footed and fun. On top of all this, the trained duck is beyond cute and quite talented, worth the price of the film entirely by himself. So, ducks, get your things in order and go find Love Birds for this coming weekend.
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    • Dec 12, 2013

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2011 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Любовные пташки
    • Filming locations
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • General Film Corporation
      • Silver Reel
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $478,315
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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