Lady Bird 2017

Overview

Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama film. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, it marks her solo directorial debut and stars Saoirse Ronan as the title character. The story follows Lady Bird McPherson, a strong‑willed, deeply opinionated, artistic seventeen‑year‑old living in Sacramento. As she prepares to leave for college, the film examines her relationship with her mother and the challenges to her upbringing. The narrative is set against the backdrop of her high‑school experience and her aspirations for the future. The picture was released in the United States on November 3, 2017 and runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. According to a review by Roger Ebert, the opening moments quickly establish the central dynamic between mother and daughter, highlighting the emotional stakes that drive the film. The film is classified under both drama and comedy genres.