Birdy
1984, English. Directed by Alan Parker.
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?
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.1/10 from 604 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoCast & crew
- Alan ParkerDirector
- Matthew ModineBirdy
- Nicolas CageSergeant Al Columbato
- John HarkinsDoctor Major Weiss
- Sandy BaronMr. Columbato
- Karen YoungHannah Rourke
- Bruno KirbyRenaldi
- Nancy FishMrs. Prevost
- George BuckBirdy's Father
- Dolores SageBirdy's Mother
- Pat RyanJoe Sagessa
- James SantiniMario Columbato
- Maud WinchesterDoris Robinson
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sandy Kroopf, Jack Behr
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $1.4M
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked Birdy
Purple Hearts
1984 · 5.8/10
NewFans watch both
Faith of Our Fathers
2015 · 5.8/10
NewFans watch both
The Green Berets
1968 · 5.6/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
Streamers
1983 · 5.6/10
NewFans watch both
Gardens of Stone
1987 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Go Tell the Spartans
1978 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Born on the Fourth of July
1989 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
84 Charlie Mopic
1989 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Platoon Leader
1988 · 5.5/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
The Greatest Beer Run Ever
2022 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
Birdy: quick answers
Is Birdy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 604 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Birdy?
Birdy runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Birdy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Birdy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Birdy suitable for kids?
Birdy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Birdy?
If you liked Birdy, try Purple Hearts, Faith of Our Fathers, The Green Berets.
Who directed Birdy?
Birdy (1984) was directed by Alan Parker and stars Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins.