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The Birdcatcher

5.520191h 37mMovieDramaThrillerWar

Norway, 1942, during World War II. After being separated from her family, Esther, a young Jewish girl from Trondheim, arrives at an isolated farm where she must assume a new identity in order to survive the Nazi persecution.

DirectorRoss Clarke
WriterTrond Morten Venaasen
ProducersRoss Clarke·Laure Vaysse

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Cast · Directed by Ross Clarke

SBSarah-Sofie Boussnina
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Esther
AHArthur Hakalahti
Arthur Hakalahti
Aksel
JCJakob Cedergren
Jakob Cedergren
Johann
LBLaura Birn
Laura Birn
Anna
JKJohannes Bah Kuhnke
Johannes Bah Kuhnke
Fred
ADAugust Diehl
August Diehl
Herman
ACAnders Baasmo Christiansen
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Tor
JOJonas Hoff Oftebro
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Petter
AHAndrea Bræin Hovig
Andrea Bræin Hovig
Rebecca
TVTibo Vandenborre
Tibo Vandenborre
Reichmann
DMDag Malmberg
Dag Malmberg
Hans
JØJon Øigarden
Jon Øigarden
Gestapo Officer

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The Birdcatcher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birdcatcher?

The Birdcatcher is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Birdcatcher on Netflix?

No, The Birdcatcher is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Birdcatcher on Amazon Prime Video?

The Birdcatcher isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Birdcatcher for free?

The Birdcatcher is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is The Birdcatcher based on a true story?

Yes — The Birdcatcher is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).