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Birdy

1984·Movie·120 min·7.1(572)

A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.

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?

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Where to watch Birdy in United States

Click a service to open Birdy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Birdy streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesThe Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomBFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, BFI Player Apple TV ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyRakuten TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Birdy

Birdy is a 1984 English-language drama and war film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

Birdy was produced by TriStar Pictures and A&M Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1984. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
Alan Parker
Writers
Sandy Kroopf, Jack Behr
Release date
December 14, 1984
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
TriStar Pictures, A&M Films
#vietnam war#lunatic asylum

Birdy cast & crew

Birdy was directed by Alan Parker and written by Sandy Kroopf and Jack Behr.

The cast features 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, and Bruno Kirby as Renaldi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Gabriel, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by David Manson and Alan Marshall.

Is Birdy worth watching?

Birdy holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 572 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and war, Birdy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Birdy

In United States, you can stream Birdy on The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Birdy

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Birdy

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Sergeant Al Columbato

John Harkins

John Harkins

Doctor Major Weiss

Sandy Baron

Sandy Baron

Mr. Columbato

Karen Young

Karen Young

Hannah Rourke

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Renaldi

Nancy Fish

Nancy Fish

Mrs. Prevost

George Buck

George Buck

Birdy's Father

Dolores Sage

Dolores Sage

Birdy's Mother

Pat Ryan

Pat Ryan

Joe Sagessa

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James Santini

Mario Columbato

Maud Winchester

Maud Winchester

Doris Robinson

Birdy — FAQs

Where can I watch Birdy in United States?

Birdy is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Birdy on The Roku Channel?

Yes — Birdy is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.

What language is Birdy in?

Birdy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Birdy?

Birdy runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Birdy rated?

It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 572 ratings.

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