Bird (1988)
Overview
Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
Where to watch Bird
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Timvision, Amazon Video, CHILI | Apple TV, Timvision, Amazon Video, CHILI |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Bird in 54 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Bird about?
Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him. Bird is a Drama, Music movie, released on 1988-06-01, runtime 161 minutes.
Is Bird worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bird 6.8 out of 10 from 362 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bird?
In the United States, Bird 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
Clint Eastwood
Cast
- Forest Whitaker as Charlie 'Bird' Parker
- Diane Venora as Chan Parker
- Michael Zelniker as Red Rodney
- Samuel E. Wright as Dizzy Gillespie
- Keith David as Buster Franklin
- Michael McGuire as Brewster
- James Handy as Esteves
- Damon Whitaker as Young Bird
- Morgan Nagler as Kim
- Arlen Dean Snyder as Dr. Heath
- Sam Robards as Moscowitz
- Glenn Wright as Alcoholic Patient
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from Bird on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.