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The Ornithologist

6.120161h 58m15MovieAdventureDramaMystery

Stranded along a sublime river fjord in northern Portugal, an ornithologist is subjected to a series of brutal and erotic Stations-of-the-Cross-style tests.

DirectorJoão Pedro Rodrigues
WritersJoão Rui Guerra da Mata·João Pedro Rodrigues
ProducersJoão Figueiras·Gustavo Angel Olaya

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Cast · Directed by João Pedro Rodrigues

PHPaul Hamy
Paul Hamy
Fernando
JRJoão Pedro Rodrigues
João Pedro Rodrigues
António
XCXelo Cagiao
Xelo Cagiao
Jesus / Tomé
HWHan Wen
Han Wen
Fei
CSChan Suan
Chan Suan
Ling
JE
Jules Elting
Blonde Huntress
FBFlora Bulcão
Flora Bulcão
Huntress 1
IPIsabelle Puntel
Isabelle Puntel
Huntress 2
AA
Alexandre Alverca
AF
André Freitas
DP
David Silva Pereira
GS
Gil Mendes da Silva

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The Ornithologist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ornithologist?

The Ornithologist is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ornithologist on Netflix?

No, The Ornithologist is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is The Ornithologist on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ornithologist isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

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The Ornithologist is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.