The Blue Bird
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
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Frequently asked questions about The Blue Bird
Where can I watch The Blue Bird in the United States?
The Blue Bird is available to stream on FlixFling, Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Blue Bird for free?
The Blue Bird streams free with ads in the United States on Plex, Mometu, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird scores 5.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird stars Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, and Eddie Collins. Walter Lang is the director.
How long is The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).
When did The Blue Bird come out?
The Blue Bird was released on January 15, 1940.
Which studio made The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What was the budget for The Blue Bird?
The Blue Bird was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.