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Birders: The Central Park Effect

7.820121h 1mMovieDocumentary

A diverse group of full-of-attitude New Yorkers reveals how a hidden world of beautiful wild birds in the middle of Manhattan has upended and magically transformed their lives.

DirectorJeffrey Kimball
WriterJeffrey Kimball
ProducersPamela Hogan·Tom Casciato

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Cast · Directed by Jeffrey Kimball

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Regina Alvarez
Herself
AA
Anya Auerbach
Herself
MB
Mike Bryant
Himself
DB
David Burg
Himself
IC
Irving Cantor
Himself
JD
Joe DiConstanzo
Himself
JF
John Fitzpatrick
Himself
JF
John Flicker
Himself
JFJonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen
Himself
DG
Dick Gershon
Himself
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Catherine Hamilton
Herself

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Birders: The Central Park Effect — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Birders: The Central Park Effect?

Birders: The Central Park Effect 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 Birders: The Central Park Effect on Netflix?

No, Birders: The Central Park Effect is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Birders: The Central Park Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

Birders: The Central Park Effect 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 Birders: The Central Park Effect for free?

Birders: The Central Park Effect is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.