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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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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)

    Top cast

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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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    Storyline

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    Doug (Rhys Darby) thinks he has the perfect life and is stunned when long term girlfriend Susan (Faye Smythe) dumps him. He finds an injured duck and reluctantly decides to nurse it better until such time as a new home can be found for it. The task gives him new found motivation and propels Doug into a journey of self discovery, where he meets zoologist Holly (Sally Hawkins). Will the duck ever fly again? and will Doug find his perfect life? —Anonymous
    • bird
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When it comes to love, sometimes all you need is a little duck.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some language
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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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
    10/10
    Loved it!!!!
    Loved it!!!! I think I must have grinned and smiled for almost the entire movie, interspersed with a few big laughs and also a couple of moments where I held my breath. Rhys Darby was excellent - I was already a fan of his from Flight of the Conchords and he didn't disappoint in this and held his own against the other actors. Bryan Brown was superb as well, although would have been great to have a few more quirky scenes with his character in them.

    I don't watch movies as often as I used to, so many times now after watching a movie I just feel like it was rubbish and a waste of time. This movie kept me engaged and entertained the whole time and I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed this warm-hearted little gem.

    An easy light-hearted and thoroughly engaging movie that anyone can enjoy. I wish they made more movies like this!
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    • zen_scarlet
    • Feb 4, 2012

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2011 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Любовные пташки
    • Filming locations
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • General Film Corporation
      • Silver Reel
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $478,315
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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