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Free Birds (2013)

Film · 1h 31m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family

Two turkeys from different worlds embark on a brisk, wholesome, and whimsical time-traveling adventure.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+, Starz and YouTube (free).

Free Birds parents guide

It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Free Birds about?

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJimmy Hayward
StarringOwen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler, George Takei, Colm Meaney, Keith David

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