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?
Release Date: 14 October 2011Runtime:
Stars:
- Cindy Busby
- Eva Bourne
- Greg Kean
- Jack Black
- JoBeth Williams
- Joel McHale
- John Cleese
- Kevin Pollak
- Michael Karl Richards
- Owen Wilson
- Paul Campbell
- Rosamund Pike
- Stacey Scowley
- Steve Martin
- Zahf Paroo
Director: David Frankel