Sweet Bird of Youth
1962, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth
Sweet Bird of Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BrooksDirector
- Paul NewmanChance Wayne
- Geraldine PageAlexandra Del Lago
- Shirley KnightHeavenly Finley
- Ed BegleyTom 'Boss' Finley
- Rip TornTom Finley Jr.
- Mildred DunnockAunt Nonnie
- Madeleine SherwoodMiss Lucy
- Philip AbbottGeorge Scudder
- Corey AllenScotty
- Barry CahillBud
- Dub TaylorDan Hatcher
- James DouglasLeroy
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Brooks
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What Sweet Bird of Youth is based on
Sweet Bird of Youth is based on Sweet Bird of Youth, a 1959 play or musical by Tennessee Williams.
Play or musical · 1959
Sweet Bird of Youth
By Tennessee Williams
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Sweet Bird of Youth: quick answers
Is Sweet Bird of Youth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 141 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Sweet Bird of Youth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweet Bird of Youth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweet Bird of Youth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweet Bird of Youth is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweet Bird of Youth on?
Sweet Bird of Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweet Bird of Youth?
If you liked Sweet Bird of Youth, try Summer and Smoke, Bus Stop, Baby the Rain Must Fall.
Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight.
What is Sweet Bird of Youth based on?
Sweet Bird of Youth is based on Sweet Bird of Youth, a 1959 play or musical by Tennessee Williams.