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title: "Birds of Paradise"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/birds-of-paradise-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 667969
imdb_id: "tt11771006"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 147
content_rating: "R"
---

# Birds of Paradise (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/birds-of-paradise-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Birds of Paradise
Year: 2021
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 53m
Release Date (US): 09/24/2021
Plot: Two dancers at an elite ballet academy in Paris compete for a contract to join the Opéra National de Paris. They confront their competitive nature, sexual awakenings, and how far they would go to win.
Source [5]: Describes it as a surreal ballerina drama.
Drafting Attempt 1:
        Birds of Paradise is a 2021 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes. Released in the United States on September 24, 2021, the film is rated R. The story is set at an elite ballet

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sarah Adina Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: Anonymous Content, Everything Is Everything, Amazon Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diana Silvers** as *Kate Sanders*
- **Kristine Froseth** as *Marine Elise Durand*
- **Daniel Camargo** as *Felipe*
- **Jacqueline Bisset** as *Madame Brunelle*
- **Eva Lomby** as *Gia*
- **Solomon Golding** as *Luc*
- **Caroline Goodall** as *Celine Durand*
- **Nassim Lyes** as *Jamal*
- **Gaétan Vermeulen** as *Jean Paul (as Gaetan Vermeulen)*
- **Alice Dardenne** as *Claire*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Birds of Paradise online?
Birds of Paradise is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Birds of Paradise worth watching?
Birds of Paradise holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 147 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Birds of Paradise and when was it released?
Birds of Paradise is a feature film with a runtime of 113 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Birds of Paradise?
Birds of Paradise was directed by Sarah Adina Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Birds of Paradise — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/667969)
- [Birds of Paradise (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11771006/fullcredits/cast)
- [Birds of Paradise (2021) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/667969-birds-of-paradise/cast)
- [Watch Birds of Paradise (2021) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Birds of Paradise review – Amazon’s ballet drama is no Black Swan | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [Our Productions - Birds of Paradise Theatre Company](https://www.boptheatre.co.uk/productions/)

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