The movie features medieval-inflected acoustic covers of modern girl-power anthems by artists like Supergrass and Alicia Keys.
The film is anchored by a strong British cast that brings warmth and comedic timing to the period setting:
Widely praised for capturing Birdy's "recklessness and joy". Catherine Called Birdy 2022 - 108 min Comme...
Plays Lady Aislinn, Birdy's mother, who provides a quiet, emotional anchor while navigating the hardships of the era. Joe Alwyn: Features as Birdy's crush-worthy Uncle George.
Recording her exploits and observations about the absurdity of medieval life in a journal. A Stellar Ensemble Cast Joe Alwyn: Features as Birdy's crush-worthy Uncle George
Dunham infuses the 13th-century setting with a modern, feminist sensibility, often drawing comparisons to films like Clueless or Emma .
Pretending to be mentally unstable or physically repulsive during meetings. Pretending to be mentally unstable or physically repulsive
Set in 1290 in the English village of Stonebridge, the story follows the defiant 14-year-old Lady Catherine, known as "Birdy," played by Bella Ramsey . Birdy’s life takes a stressful turn when her father, the feckless and debt-ridden Lord Rollo ( Andrew Scott ), decides the only way to save the family’s finances is to marry her off to a wealthy suitor.