---
title: "Blue Bird"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blue-bird-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 208359
imdb_id: "tt0078874"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blue Bird (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blue-bird-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blue Bird is a film released on December 13, 1979, encompassing the adventure, family, western, and drama genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. Set in the middle of the eighteenth century, the story follows the Ruster family as they immigrate to America. The father, who is a former farm laborer, leads a difficult life as a settler alongside his family. A major turning point occurs when their nine-year-old son George, who is the second-youngest child, is kidnapped by Iroquois. Following his abduction, George is taken in by an Indian family to replace a deceased son and is given the name Blue Bird. As he lives with his new family, the young boy experiences homesickness and faces significant difficulties trying to accustom himself to the customs of the Indians.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ulrich Weiß
- **Networks / Studios**: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robin Jaeger** as *George 'Blauvogel' Ruster*
- **Gabriel Marian Oseciuc** as *George 'Blauvogel' Ruster (adult)*
- **Jutta Hoffmann** as *Mildred Ruster*
- **Kurt Böwe** as *John Ruster*
- **Jan Spitzer** as *Andrew*
- **Jörg Foth** as *George Catlin*
- **Egon Günther** as *Archie*
- **Anca Szonyi** as *Malia als Erwachsene*
- **Gheorghe Pătru** as *Kleinbär*
- **Petruț Traian** as *Weißhaar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blue Bird online?
Blue Bird is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blue Bird worth watching?
Blue Bird holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blue Bird and when was it released?
Blue Bird is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blue Bird?
Blue Bird was directed by Ulrich Weiß.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blue Bird — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/208359)
- [Blue Bird (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078874/fullcredits/)
- [Blue Bird (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/208359-blauvogel/cast)

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