Plot
In birding, a Big Year is seeing or hearing as many different species of birds as possible in a calendar year. Three men pursue the Birder of the Year title: Kenny Bostick, who's seen a record 732 in a past big year, Stu Preissler, newly retired, and Brad Harris, who narrates the story. Life gets in the way: Bostick's wife wants a baby, Stu's firm needs him for sensitive negotiations, and Brad, divorced and underemployed at 36, has an encouraging mom and a disapproving dad. They criss-cross the continent (including a trip to Alaska's westernmost island), follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. Who will win, at what cost, and with what rewards?
Written by
Howard Franklin, Mark Obmascik
Directed by
David Frankel
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Red Hour, 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment, Sunswept Entertainment, Deuce Three Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Ingenious Media
Languages
English
Awards
1 win total