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Bird Box Plot Synopsis:
In the wake of an unknown global terror, a mother must find the strength to flee with her children down a treacherous river in search of safety. Due to unseen deadly forces, the perilous journey must be made blindly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, Bird Box is a thriller starring Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson, and Trevante Rhodes.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the wake of an unknown global terror, a mother must find the strength to flee with her children down a treacherous river in search of safety. Due to unseen deadly forces, the perilous journey must be made blindly. Directed by Academy Award winner Susanne Bier, Bird Box is a thriller starring Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock, John Malkovich, Sarah Paulson, and Trevante Rhodes.
Tagline: Never Lose Sight of Survival
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Bird Box Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2018 (more 2018 movies)
Awards: 5
Nominations: 9
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Bird Box Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 21, 2018, Netflix: Dec 21, 2018
Writers: Eric Heisserer, Josh Malerman
Producers: Susanne Bier, Sandra Bullock, Dylan Clark, Mark Cotone, Ainsley Davies, Alexa Faigen, Eric Heisserer, Kelly Helstrom, Ryan Lewis, Chris Morgan, Clayton Townsend
Editors: Ben Lester
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Bird Box (2018) Cast (Click to Expand)
Bird Box Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Malorie |
| Trevante Rhodes | ... | Tom |
| John Malkovich | ... | Douglas |
| Sarah Paulson | ... | Jessica |
| Jacki Weaver | ... | Cheryl |
| Rosa Salazar | ... | Lucy |
| Danielle Macdonald | ... | Olympia |
| Lil Rel Howery | ... | Charlie |
| Tom Hollander | ... | Gary |
| Machine Gun Kelly | ... | Felix (as Colson Baker) |
| BD Wong | ... | Greg |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Rick |
| Vivien Lyra Blair | ... | Girl |
| Julian Edwards | ... | Boy |
| Parminder Nagra | ... | Dr. Lapham |
| Rebecca Pidgeon | ... | Lydia |
| Amy Gumenick | ... | Samantha |
| Taylor Handley | ... | Jason |
| Happy Anderson | ... | River Man |
| Kyle Beatty | ... | Elder Marauder |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sandra Bullock (b. July 26, 1964) – Malorie
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Trevante Rhodes – Tom
Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Tre' Rhodes - John Malkovich (b. December 9, 1953) – Douglas
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Sarah Paulson (b. December 17, 1974) – Jessica
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Jacki Weaver (b. May 25, 1947) – Cheryl
Sign: Gemini, Height: 4' 11½" (1.51 m)
Also known as: Jackie Weaver - Rosa Salazar (b. July 16, 1985) – Lucy
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Rosa Bianca Salazar - Danielle Macdonald (b. May 19, 1991) – Olympia
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Lil Rel Howery – Charlie
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: LilRel Howery | Rel Howery | Lil Rel - Tom Hollander (b. August 25, 1967) – Gary
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Mr. Tom Hollander - Machine Gun Kelly (b. April 22, 1990) – Felix (as Colson Baker)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Colson 'MGK' Baker | Colson Baker | Richard Colson Baker | MGK - BD Wong (b. October 24, 1960) – Greg
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: B. D. Wong | B.D. Wong | Bradd D. Wong | Bradd Wong - Pruitt Taylor Vince (b. July 5, 1960) – Rick
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Vivien Lyra Blair – Girl
- Julian Edwards – Boy
- Parminder Nagra (b. October 5, 1975) – Dr. Lapham
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Parminder Kaur | Parminder K. Nagra
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