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Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973)

Movie ★ 6.1 99 min

Drama Family

Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.

Hall Bartlett Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 23, 1973
Runtime
99 min
Rating
G
Budget
$1.5M
Box office
$1.6M
IMDb
tt0070248
Studio
, The Jonathan Company

Themes

Cast

James Franciscus James Franciscus Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice) Juliet Mills Juliet Mills Marina (voice) Philip Ahn Philip Ahn Chang (voice) David Ladd David Ladd Fletcher Lynd Seagull (voice) Dorothy McGuire Dorothy McGuire Mother (voice) Richard Crenna Richard Crenna Father (voice) Kelly Harmon Kimmy (voice) Hal Holbrook Hal Holbrook Elder (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jonathan Livingston Seagull about?
Jonathan is sick and tired of the boring life in his seagull clan. He rather experiments with new, always more daring flying techniques. Since he doesn't fit in, the elders expel him from the clan. So he sets out to discover the world beyond the horizon in a quest for wisdom.
Who directed Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull was directed by Hall Bartlett.
Who stars in Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull stars James Franciscus, Juliet Mills, Philip Ahn, David Ladd.
When was Jonathan Livingston Seagull released?
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a 1973 drama, family film.
Where can I watch Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
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