What is A24 Films Lady Bird?

A24 Films' Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut ). The movie stars Saoirse Ronan as Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson, a high school senior who longs for adventure beyond her mundane life in Sacramento, California. The film explores Lady Bird's relationships with her mother, played by Laurie Metcalf, and her various friends and love interests as she navigates the challenges of growing up.

Lady Bird was well-received by both audiences and critics upon its release, and went on to receive five nominations at the 90th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Ronan), and Best Supporting Actress (Metcalf). The film won two Golden Globe Awards, for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Ronan, and was also included in numerous top 10 lists for the year.

Lady Bird's success helped solidify A24 Films' reputation as a leading distributor of independent films. The studio has since released several other critically acclaimed movies, including Moonlight, Eighth Grade, and Midsommar.