Bird on a Wire
1990, English. Directed by John Badham.
He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare.
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,091 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Bird on a Wire
Bird on a Wire is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- John BadhamDirector
- Mel GibsonRichard 'Rick' Jarmin
- Goldie HawnMarianne Graves
- David CarradineEugene Sorensen
- Bill DukeAlbert Diggs
- Stephen TobolowskyJoe Weyburn
- Joan SeveranceRachel Varney
- Harry CaesarMarvin Larson
- Jeff CoreyLou Baird
- Alex BruhanskiRaun
- John Pyper-FergusonJamie
- Clyde KusatsuMr. Takawaki
- Jackson DaviesPaul Bernard
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Seltzer, Louis Venosta, Eric Lerner
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $139M
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Bird on a Wire: quick answers
Is Bird on a Wire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,091 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bird on a Wire?
Bird on a Wire runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Bird on a Wire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bird on a Wire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bird on a Wire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bird on a Wire is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bird on a Wire on?
Bird on a Wire is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bird on a Wire?
If you liked Bird on a Wire, try Romancing the Stone, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, Any Which Way You Can.
Who directed Bird on a Wire?
Bird on a Wire (1990) was directed by John Badham and stars Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine.