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The Blue Bird

5.919401h 28mGMovieFamilyFantasyAdventure

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

DirectorWalter Lang
WritersWalter Bullock·Ernest Pascal
ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

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Cast · Directed by Walter Lang

STShirley Temple
Shirley Temple
Mytyl
SBSpring Byington
Spring Byington
Mummy Tyl
NBNigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce
Mr. Luxury
GSGale Sondergaard
Gale Sondergaard
Tylette
ECEddie Collins
Eddie Collins
Tylo
SJ
Sybil Jason
Angela Berlingot
JRJessie Ralph
Jessie Ralph
Fairy Berylune
HEHelen Ericson
Helen Ericson
Light
JRJohnny Russell
Johnny Russell
Tyltyl
LCLaura Hope Crews
Laura Hope Crews
Mrs. Luxury
RHRussell Hicks
Russell Hicks
Daddy Tyl
CLCecilia Loftus
Cecilia Loftus
Granny Tyl

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The Blue Bird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird is streaming on FlixFling, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Blue Bird on Netflix?

No, The Blue Bird is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Tubi TV.

Is The Blue Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Blue Bird isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Blue Bird for free?

The Blue Bird is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.