Love Birds

– Love Birds is a hilarious charming romantic comedy that tells the story of a regular Kiwi bloke who ..

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Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
Love Birds (2011)

Love Birds is a hilarious charming romantic comedy that tells the story of a regular Kiwi bloke who finds himself on a quest to find true love – all with the help of a native New Zealand Shelduck. Comedian Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, The Boat That Rocked) plays Doug – a road working employee and massive fan of the legendary band Queen, along with Golden-Globe Award winning actress Sally Hawkins (Made In Dagenham) who plays Holly the sassy animal specialist.

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Release Date:

24 Feb 2011

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Paul Murphy

Writer:

Nick Ward

Main Actors:

Rhys Darby, Faye Smythe, Alvin Maharaj, Wesley Dowdell

Plot:

Doug (Rhys Darby) thinks he has the perfect life and is stunned when long term girlfriend Susan (Faye Smythe) dumps him. He finds an injured duck and reluctantly decides to nurse it better until such time as a new home can be found for it. The task gives him new found motivation and propels Doug into a journey of self discovery, where he meets zoologist Holly (Sally Hawkins). Will the duck ever fly again? and will Doug find his perfect life?

Awards:

5 nominations.

Production:

General Film Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10