The Yellow Birds

"There Are Moments That Test Us And Choices That Define Us"

Jun 15 2018 R 1h 34m
Drama, War

Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.

Plot

"Yellow Birds" follows John Bartle and the difficulties he faces in keeping his humanity, his urge to survive and his friend Murph alive during the war in Iraq, as well as his life and struggles with his memories of the war after he comes back to Virginia.

Written by

David Lowery, R.F.I. Porto, Kevin Powers

Directed by

Alexandre Moors

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Cinelou Films, Echo Films, Story Mining & Supply Company, Lionsgate

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,959
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA