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Lady Bird

Lady Bird

DramaComedy3.6

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.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.

September 1, 2017 · Directed by Greta Gerwig

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 34m
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Feels like1h 25m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Saoirse Ronan
Lady Bird McPherson
Laurie Metcalf
Marion McPherson
Tracy Letts
Larry McPherson
Lucas Hedges
Danny O'Neill
Timothée Chalamet
Kyle Sheible
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

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