Bird Box

20182018
RR
2h 4m

Sandra Bullock, Julian Edwards, and Vivien Lyra Blair in Bird Box (2018)

When a mysterious force decimates the world's population, only one thing is certain: if you see it, you take your life. Facing the unknown, Malorie finds love, hope and a new beginning only for it to unravel. Now she must flee with her two children down a treacherous river to the one place left that may offer sanctuary. But to survive, they'll have to undertake the perilous two-day journey blindfolded

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Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a mother and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a mother and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a mother and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

Director
- Susanne Bier
Writers
- Eric Heisserer(screenplay by)
- Josh Malerman(based on the novel by)
Stars

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Awards
- 5 wins & 9 nominations

Videos5

Trailer #2

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

IMDbrief: What You Missed in 'Bird Box'

IMDbrief: What You Missed in 'Bird Box'

Keira Knightley, Sandra Oh, and Sandra Bullock Top Regina Hall's Watchlist

Keira Knightley, Sandra Oh, and Sandra Bullock Top Regina Hall's Watchlist

The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Dec. 17, 2018

The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Dec. 17, 2018

Sarah Paulson in Bird Box (2018)

Sarah Paulson in Bird Box (2018)

Trevante Rhodes in Bird Box (2018)

John Malkovich and BD Wong in Bird Box (2018)

Sandra Bullock, Julian Edwards, and Vivien Lyra Blair in Bird Box (2018)

Danielle Macdonald in Bird Box (2018)

Sandra Bullock and Trevante Rhodes in Bird Box (2018)

Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson in Bird Box (2018)

Sarah Paulson in Bird Box (2018)

Machine Gun Kelly in Bird Box (2018)

Sandra Bullock in Bird Box (2018)

John Malkovich in Bird Box (2018)

What You Missed in 'Bird Box'

What You Missed in 'Bird Box'

45 million people turned out to stream post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box on Netflix, and if you were one, it's safe to remove your blindfold and watch this spoiler-filled deep dive.

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In the wake of an unknown global terror, a mother must find the strength to flee with her children down a treacherous river in search of safety. Due to unseen deadly forces, the perilous journey must be made blindly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, Bird Box is a thriller starring Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson, and Trevante Rhodes. —Netflix

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Taglines
- Never Lose Sight of Survival
Genres
- Horror
- Sci-Fi
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and brief sexuality.
Parents guide

Trivia
Sandra Bullock personally asked Sarah Paulson to play her sister in the film.

Goofs
The electrical grid appears to be intact, even though most of humanity no longer exists. Electricity can be generated without much human intervention. The Hoover Dam can operate for up to 2 years without human intervention.

Quotes
Malorie: Listen to me, we're going on a trip now, it's going to be rough. If you hear something in the woods, you tell me. if you hear something in the water, you tell me. But under no circumstances are you allowed to take off your blindfold.

Connections
Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Sandra Bullock/Barry Jenkins (2018)

Soundtracks
Coming Down
Written by Kristin Gundred (as Kristin Welchez)
Performed by Dum Dum Girls
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

Top review

8/10

Excellent all-around film that's refreshing for this genre

Can't believe some of the negative comments from these wannabe critics. This film was amazing in every aspect; directing was perfect, acting was outstanding - especially from the all star cast, and the writing was great!

Comparing this to "A Quiet Place" is just plain dumb. This film is based on a novel, and is in its own category. Sure the ending may have been a little underwhelming and not "Hollywood enough", but I still enjoyed it, and it kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.

Those who question the ending, or have issue with unanswered questions (that really is an entire 2nd film), or what was the 'entity', use your imagination, or read the book if anyone wants to split hairs and know every detail.

The score was perfect, the pacing was excellent, the flashback scenes were well spaced out, and the length just right.

Ignore all the negative reviews, this film is perfectly produced based on a book adaptation. A well deserved 8/10 from me.

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Release date
- December 21, 2018 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official Netflix
Language
- English
Also known as
- Lồng Chim
Filming locations
- Smith River, California, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
2 hours 4 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby Atmos
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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