Lady Bird (2017)
Film · Drama, Comedy
Stream itif you appreciate a sharp-witted, unsentimental, and deeply relatable exploration of mother-daughter dynamics.
A sharp, funny, and deeply honest portrait of the friction between a mother and daughter that feels lived-in rather than scripted. It is a modern masterpiece of the coming-of-age genre that finds profound beauty in the mundane details of growing up.
What it is about
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
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What Lady Bird is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like leafing through someone else's high school yearbooks. The pacing is brisk, clipping through the final year of secondary school with a rhythmic efficiency that mirrors the restlessness of adolescence. The tone balances biting humour with a stinging vulnerability, grounding its heightened emotions in the specific, unglamorous reality of 2002 California. It manages to be intensely personal while maintaining a light enough touch to avoid ever feeling melodramatic or self-indulgent.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential viewing for anyone who has ever felt at odds with their hometown or their parents, particularly those who value dialogue that crackles with authenticity. It is an honest look at the messy process of self-definition. However, those seeking a traditional plot-driven narrative might find it slight; it is a character study built on vignettes and small realisations rather than grand cinematic gestures. The central relationship is frequently abrasive and may be uncomfortable for those sensitive to family conflict.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening when you want something intelligent and observant that will make you laugh. It is the perfect choice for a solo watch or a thoughtful night in with a close friend.
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How Lady Bird leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
You will likely feel a wistful, poignant ache for your own youth, leaving you reflective about the difficult, unspoken love shared between parents and children.
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Lady Bird soundtrack
Music by Jon Brion
Awards
Lady Bird won Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) at the Golden Globes. It was nominated at the Oscars.
Oscars
- Nominated: Best Picture · 2018
- Nominated: Best Director · Greta Gerwig · 2018
- Nominated: Best Actress · Saoirse Ronan · 2018
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress · Laurie Metcalf · 2018
- Nominated: Best Original Screenplay · Greta Gerwig · 2018
Golden Globes
- Won: Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) · Saoirse Ronan · 2018
4 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: National Board of Review Award for Best Director · Greta Gerwig · 2017
- Won: Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay · Greta Gerwig · 2018
- Won: National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Nominated: IFFR audience award · 2018
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Questions people ask
- Is Lady Bird an authentic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Authentic, with a feel-good streak. A sharp, funny, and deeply honest portrait of the friction between a mother and daughter that feels lived-in rather than scripted. It is a modern masterpiece of the coming-of-age genre that finds profound beauty in the mundane details of growing up.
- How long is Lady Bird?
- Lady Bird runs 94 min and was released in 2017.
- Where can I watch Lady Bird in Germany?
- In Germany, Lady Bird is included with MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
- Where can I watch Lady Bird in the UK?
- In the UK, Lady Bird is included with MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
- What awards did Lady Bird win?
- Lady Bird won Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) at the Golden Globes. It was nominated at the Oscars.
- Who composed the music for Lady Bird?
- The music for Lady Bird is by Jon Brion.
- Is Lady Bird worth watching?
- Stream it: if you appreciate a sharp-witted, unsentimental, and deeply relatable exploration of mother-daughter dynamics. IMDb users rate it 7.4 out of 10 from 363,036 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 99%, Metacritic 93 and TMDB users 7.2.
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