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Lady Bird (2017)

14A | | Comedy, Drama | 1 December 2017 (USA)
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In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California.

Director:

Greta Gerwig

Writer:

Greta Gerwig
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Saoirse Ronan ... Lady Bird McPherson
Laurie Metcalf ... Marion McPherson
Tracy Letts ... Larry McPherson
Lucas Hedges ... Danny O'Neill
Timothée Chalamet ... Kyle Scheible
Beanie Feldstein ... Julie Steffans
Lois Smith ... Sister Sarah Joan
Stephen McKinley Henderson ... Father Leviatch
Odeya Rush ... Jenna Walton
Jordan Rodrigues ... Miguel McPherson
Marielle Scott ... Shelly Yuhan
John Karna ... Greg Anrue
Jake McDorman ... Mr. Bruno
Bayne Gibby ... Casey Kelly
Laura Marano ... Diana Greenway

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Storyline

Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks". She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. This movie follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college. Written by Dehlia

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Fly away home. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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14A | See all certifications »

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Trivia

According to the DVD commentary, Greta Gerwig's favorite scene she shot was of Saoirse Ronan, after turning eighteen, bought cigarettes and a Playgirl Magazine and outside could smoke and read (look at) the Playgirl Magazine "full of pricks". (and the guy who served her was the real store owner.) See more »

Goofs

As Lady Bird's mom drives away from the airport near the end of the film, her steering wheel has a black cover on it. In the next shot when she starts crying, it disappears. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: [while doing house chores] Do you think I look like I'm from Sacramento?
Marion McPherson: You are from Sacramento.
Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: You don't have to do that.
Marion McPherson: Well it's nice to make things neat and clean. You ready to go home?
Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson: Ready.
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Crazy Credits

SHOWN AT THE BEGINNING: "Anybody who talks about California hedonism has never spent a Christmas in Sacramento." -Joan Didion See more »

Alternate Versions

The Australian release was censored, after the original uncut version of the film was passed MA15+ uncut the distributor chose to remove use of the strongest language ('c**t') as well as a brief sexual image from a pornographic novel in order to obtain an M rating. This edited version was then released into theaters throughout Australia. See more »

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Waltz of the Flowers
from "The Nutcracker"
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Conducted by Hans Vonk
Courtesy of Capriccio and Cobra Entertainment LLC
By arrangement with Source/Q
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Pure coming of age escapism
29 September 2018 | by aleewardSee all my reviews

This film is a blissful piece of nostalgic joy. I was nowhere near Sacramento in 2002, but whilst watching I genuinely felt as if I was there.

The relationship between Ladybird and her mother is the underlying thread throughout and they pull off a believable dynamic that's fun to see. There are also a bunch of other sub stories that are beautifully woven in.

I highly recommend if you want a nice relaxing film that is not too long and makes you smile at the end.


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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

1 December 2017 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Lady Bird See more »

Filming Locations:

Sacramento, California, USA See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$364,437, 5 November 2017

Gross USA:

$48,958,273

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$78,965,611
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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