The Yellow Canary
1963, English. Directed by Buzz Kulik.
The Yellow Canary Is a Soft Yellow Thing
Andy Paxton is an arrogant pop singer about to be divorced by his wife. On the same night he starts an engagement at a theater in Los Angeles their infant son is kidnapped. Despite objections from the lead police officer on the case, Paxton plays along with the kidnappers as they string him along.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 15 May 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Serling
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How long is The Yellow Canary?
The Yellow Canary runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Yellow Canary have a post-credits scene?
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The Yellow Canary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Yellow Canary is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Yellow Canary on?
The Yellow Canary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yellow Canary?
If you liked The Yellow Canary, try Each Dawn I Die, Blackmail, While the City Sleeps.
Who directed The Yellow Canary?
The Yellow Canary (1963) was directed by Buzz Kulik and stars Pat Boone, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest.