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Free Birds (2013)

Free Birds
Free Birds
PG
Animation
Comedy
Family

Release Date
October 30, 2013
Director
Jimmy Hayward
Runtime
91
Main Genre
Animation
Writers
Jimmy Hayward , Scott Mosier , David I. Stern , John J. Strauss
Tagline
Hang On To Your Nuggets

Summary

In this irreverent, hilarious, adventurous buddy comedy for audiences of all ages, directed by Jimmy Hayward (Horton Hears a Who!), two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.

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Free Birds Blu-ray Featurette [Exclusive]
Free Birds Blu-ray Featurette [Exclusive]

Director Jimmy Hayward and composer Dominic Lewis discuss crafting the score for this animated comedy, on Blu-ray and DVD February 4th.

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Free Birds TV Spot Featuring NBA Star Dwight Howard
Free Birds TV Spot Featuring NBA Star Dwight Howard

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Free Birds Featurette 'Meet the Flock'
Free Birds Featurette 'Meet the Flock'

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Free Birds Gallery with Over 50 New Photos
Free Birds Gallery with Over 50 New Photos

Two turkeys head back in time to get themselves off the Thanksgiving menu. Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler star.

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Free Birds Clip 'Time Machine'
Free Birds Clip 'Time Machine'

Jake breaks down his time-travelling mission to Reggie. Watch the Turkey Freedom Front get to work in this animated comedy.

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Free Birds TV Spot 'Lone Wolf'
Free Birds TV Spot 'Lone Wolf'

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Free Birds MattyB Music Video 'Back in Time'
Free Birds MattyB Music Video 'Back in Time'

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Second Free Birds Trailer
Second Free Birds Trailer

Hang on to your nuggets this Thanksgiving, as Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson try to outrun the dinner table!

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Three New Free Birds Photos
Three New Free Birds Photos

Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler star in this holiday film about two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks.

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Free Birds Trailer
Free Birds Trailer

Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson lend their voices to this animated comedy about two turkeys trying to change the history of Thanksgiving.

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