: To protect her freedom, Birdy uses her wit to scare off potential suitors through bizarre and off-putting antics, such as faking smallpox .
The film is noted for its anachronistic humor , blending medieval settings with modern sensibilities and a soundtrack of contemporary covers. It originally premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2022. : To protect her freedom, Birdy uses her
: The conflict reaches a climax when she is betrothed to the vulgar and much older Sir John Henry Murgaw (known as "Shaggy Beard"), played by Paul Kaye . : The conflict reaches a climax when she
: Unlike the book, the film ends with Lord Rollo having a change of heart. He tracks down the carriage taking Birdy away and fights Shaggy Beard in a duel to win back his daughter's freedom. Main Characters Role Description Lady Catherine ("Birdy") Bella Ramsey A headstrong 14-year-old resisting arranged marriage. Lord Rollo Andrew Scott Birdy's cash-strapped and often drunk father. Lady Aislinn Billie Piper Birdy's resilient and supportive mother. George Birdy’s charming uncle, a returned crusader. Morwenna Lesley Sharp Birdy’s protective nursemaid and confidante. Ethelfritha Sophie Okonedo An eccentric wealthy widow who marries George. played by Bella Ramsey
Set in 1290 in the village of Stonebridge, Birdy lives a relatively carefree life of mud fights and mischief until she reaches adolescence. Her father, ( Andrew Scott ), has squandered the family's wealth and views marrying Birdy off to a rich suitor as the only way to save their estate from financial ruin.
Directed by Lena Dunham , is a medieval coming-of-age comedy based on the 1994 novel by Karen Cushman . It follows the spirited and defiant 14-year-old Lady Catherine (nicknamed "Birdy"), played by Bella Ramsey , who rebels against the rigid gender roles of 13th-century England. Plot Summary
: She navigates complex relationships with her mother, Lady Aislinn ( Billie Piper ), who has suffered multiple stillbirths, and her smoldering crush on her Uncle George ( Joe Alwyn ).