---
title: "Free Birds"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/free-birds-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 175574
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Free Birds (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/free-birds-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Free Birds is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Reel FX Creative Studios, Relativity Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rival turkeys travel back in time to save themselves from the Thanksgiving table."

### Why Watch
- Time-travel adventure with comedic twists
- Colorful animation for all ages
- Family-friendly humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor is geared toward children, which may not engage all adults
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG-rated, offering a light, comedic story suitable for children and families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, adventurous, family-friendly, playful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/free-birds-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jimmy Hayward
- **Networks / Studios**: Reel FX Creative Studios, Relativity Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Owen Wilson** as *Reggie (voice)*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *Jake (voice)*
- **Amy Poehler** as *Jenny (voice)*
- **George Takei** as *S.T.E.V.E. (voice)*
- **Colm Meaney** as *Myles Standish (voice)*
- **Keith David** as *Chief Broadbeak (Voice)*
- **Dan Fogler** as *Governor William Bradford (voice)*
- **Jimmy Hayward** as *Ranger / Leatherbeak / President / Hazmats (voice)*
- **Jeff Biancalana** as *General Sagan / Hazmats (voice)*
- **Danny Carey** as *Danny (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Free Birds?
Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks team up to travel back in time to keep turkey off the Thanksgiving menu.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an animated comedy aimed at families.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on November 1, 2013.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Free Birds — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/175574)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*