Birdy (1984)
Overview
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Where to watch Birdy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Birdy in 65 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Birdy about?
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through? Birdy is a Drama, War movie, released on 1984-12-14, runtime 120 minutes.
Is Birdy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Birdy 7.1 out of 10 from 605 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Birdy?
In the United States, Birdy streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alan Parker
Cast
- Matthew Modine as Birdy
- Nicolas Cage as Sergeant Al Columbato
- John Harkins as Doctor Major Weiss
- Sandy Baron as Mr. Columbato
- Karen Young as Hannah Rourke
- Bruno Kirby as Renaldi
- Nancy Fish as Mrs. Prevost
- George Buck as Birdy's Father
- Dolores Sage as Birdy's Mother
- Pat Ryan as Joe Sagessa
- James Santini as Mario Columbato
- Maud Winchester as Doris Robinson
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Sources
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