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Blackbird

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
6.7K
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Susan Sarandon, Sam Neill, Kate Winslet, Rainn Wilson, and Mia Wasikowska in Blackbird (2019)
Lily (Susan Sarandon) and Paul (Sam Neill) summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her long lbattle with ALS. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska). Joining the collective farewell are Lily’s son in law (Rainn Wilson), her lifelong friend (Lindsay Duncan), daughter’s partner (Bex Taylor-Klaus) and grandson (Anson Boon). Her story is ultimately one of hope, love and a celebration of life.
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A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.A terminally ill mother arranges to bring her family together one last time before she dies. A remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart'.

  • Director
    • Roger Michell
  • Writer
    • Christian Torpe
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Anson Boon
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    • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Roger Michell
    • Writer
      • Christian Torpe
    • Stars
      • Sam Neill
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Anson Boon
    • 65User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast8

    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Paul
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Lily
    Anson Boon
    Anson Boon
    • Jonathan
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Jennifer
    Rainn Wilson
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    • Michael
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Liz
    Bex Taylor-Klaus
    Bex Taylor-Klaus
    • Chris
    Mia Wasikowska
    Mia Wasikowska
    • Anna
    • Director
      • Roger Michell
    • Writer
      • Christian Torpe
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    • Trivia
      There are only eight cast members in the whole film. As such, they have stated that they felt like a family, and would take weekend trips together.
    • Goofs
      Towards the end, when Lily is facing her family; telling them she is done and that it's time, she is sitting with her back to a table. On it, sits a glass containing a small amount of juice. In one of the shots from behind her, the amount of juice has doubled and then reduces again when the camera pans back around.
    • Quotes
      • Lily: Jonathan, you should never smoke weed unless you're dying.
      • Jonathan: Okay.
      • Lily: Or having sex.
    • Connections
      Referenced in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 5 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Allemande (Suite 6, Movement 2)
      Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
      Arranged by Peter Gregson
      Performed by Peter Gregson, Richard Harwood, Reinoud Ford, Tim Lowe, Ben Chappell, Katherine Jenkinson
      Published by Chester Music Ltd
      Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 18, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Khúc Ca Của Chim Hoét Đen
    • Filming locations
      • West Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Busted Shark Productions
      • Eclectic Pictures
      • MEP Capital
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,826,670
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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