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. They criss-cross the continent, follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground.
The Big Year
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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. 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, follow migration patterns, and head for storms that force birds to ground. Who will win, at what cost, and with what rewards?
- Duration:
- 1h 41m
- Release Date:
- 2011
- Genre:
- Comedy,
- Animals & Nature
- Rating:
- Director:
- David Frankel
- Starring:
- Steve Martin
- Jack Black
- Owen Wilson
- Brian Dennehy
- Anjelica Huston
- Rashida Jones
