Sweet Bird of Youth
“He used love like most men use money.”
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.
Where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth in United States
Can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth in United States? Sweet Bird of Youth isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Sweet Bird of Youth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Sweet Bird of Youth
Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1962 English-language drama and romance film directed by Richard Brooks. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sweet Bird of Youth was produced by Roxbury Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 21, 1962, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Richard Brooks
- Release date
- March 21, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Roxbury Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Sweet Bird of Youth cast & crew
Sweet Bird of Youth was directed by Richard Brooks and written by Richard Brooks.
The cast features Paul Newman as Chance Wayne, Geraldine Page as Alexandra Del Lago, Shirley Knight as Heavenly Finley, Ed Begley as Tom 'Boss' Finley, Rip Torn as Tom Finley Jr., and Mildred Dunnock as Aunt Nonnie.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Milton Krasner and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Is Sweet Bird of Youth worth watching?
Sweet Bird of Youth holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Sweet Bird of Youth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth
Sweet Bird of Youth isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Sweet Bird of Youth
Paul Newman
Chance Wayne
Geraldine Page
Alexandra Del Lago
Shirley Knight
Heavenly Finley
Ed Begley
Tom 'Boss' Finley
Rip Torn
Tom Finley Jr.
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Nonnie
Madeleine Sherwood
Miss Lucy
Philip Abbott
George Scudder
Corey Allen
Scotty
Barry Cahill
Bud
Dub Taylor
Dan Hatcher
James Douglas
Leroy
Sweet Bird of Youth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth in United States?
Sweet Bird of Youth is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sweet Bird of Youth in?
Sweet Bird of Youth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Sweet Bird of Youth rated?
Sweet Bird of Youth is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 138 ratings.
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