Birds in the Dark (2026)
Birds in the Dark opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 10, 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
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What the audience says
Birds in the Dark is a Punjabi film that left our list before ratings settled — too few votes for a firm verdict. It runs a manageable 142 minutes. It opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 10, 2026 — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Should you spend 2h 22m on it?
2h 22m of Punjabi romance with a drama streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you find romantic plots hard to invest in
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
A police informant Jagtar takes Amir, a Muslim man from Kashmir, into custody. As they travel through the jungle and the mountains towards the bustling city, Jagtar eventually sets Amir free and returns to the hometown he once fled. There, as agricultural workers begin to organize a struggle, Jagtar reunites with Raman, a landowner and his former lover. Meanwhile, Amir comes to the town looking for Jagtar and meets Dilraj, the leader of the workers' organization, and begins to feel a sense of solidarity.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 22m |
| Genre | Romance / Drama |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Shashank Walia
Cast
When is Birds in the Dark coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Birds in the Dark opened in theatres in Canada on Oct 10, 2026. Punjabi releases typically reach streaming about 5–8 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around November and December 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Canada
Availability as of Oct 21, 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Canada yet.
Trailer
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