---
title: "The Angry Birds Movie"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angry-birds-movie-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 153518
imdb_id: "tt1985949"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 4067
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Angry Birds Movie (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angry-birds-movie-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Angry Birds Movie is a 2016 animated comedy and adventure film based on the video game series of the same name. The story takes place on an island populated almost entirely by happy, flightless birds. In this setting, three birds named Red, Chuck, and Bomb live as outsiders due to their individual temperaments and volatile natures. The plot centers on the arrival of mysterious green piggies who visit the island. While the birds are initially peaceful, the arrival of these visitors leads to chaos. It then falls upon the three outcasts to investigate the true intentions of the pigs and determine what they are planning. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes, serves as the first installment in the film series. It was released in the United States on May 20, 2016, and is categorized as a family-friendly production. The movie explores the themes of avian justice through its adaptation of the popular video game application.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three social outcasts must save their island home when mysterious green pigs arrive."

### Why Watch
- based on a popular video game series
- features a distinct cast of avian characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- plot centers on familiar animated comedy tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a computer-animated comedy suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedic, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Essential | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly
- **Networks / Studios**: Rovio Animation, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Sudeikis** as *Red (voice)*
- **Josh Gad** as *Chuck (voice)*
- **Danny McBride** as *Bomb (voice)*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Matilda (voice)*
- **Bill Hader** as *Leonard (voice)*
- **Peter Dinklage** as *Mighty Eagle (voice)*
- **Sean Penn** as *Terence (voice)*
- **Keegan-Michael Key** as *Judge Peckinpah (voice)*
- **Kate McKinnon** as *Stella / Eva the Birthday Mom (voice)*
- **Tony Hale** as *Ross / Cyrus / Mime (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film based on?
The movie is based on the Angry Birds video game series by Rovio Entertainment.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Jon Vitti.

### Q: What is the main premise?
It follows three outsider birds who investigate the true intentions of mysterious green pigs visiting their island.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2016.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Angry Birds Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/153518)
- [The Angry Birds Movie 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Angry_Birds_Movie_2)
- ['The Angry Birds Movie' Movie Review](https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-angry-birds-movie-114548/)

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