The Birds
1963, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Birds
The Birds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- Tippi HedrenMelanie Daniels
- Rod TaylorMitch Brenner
- Jessica TandyLydia Brenner
- Suzanne PleshetteAnnie Hayworth
- Veronica CartwrightCathy Brenner
- Ethel GriffiesMrs. Bundy
- Charles McGrawSebastian Sholes
- Ruth McDevittMrs. MacGruder
- Lonny ChapmanDeke Carter
- Joe MantellLe voyageur de commerce au bar
- Doodles WeaverLe pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
- Malcolm AtterburyDeputy Al Malone
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Evan Hunter
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $12M
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What The Birds is based on
The Birds is based on The Birds, a 1952 short story by Daphne du Maurier.
Short story · 1952
The Birds
By Daphne du Maurier
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The Birds: quick answers
What comes after The Birds?
Next in the series: The Birds II: Land's End (1994).
Is The Birds worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 4,641 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Birds?
The Birds runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Birds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Birds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Birds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Birds is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Birds on?
The Birds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Birds?
If you liked The Birds, try Monstrous, The Rule of Jenny Pen, The Mist.
Who directed The Birds?
The Birds (1963) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy.
What is The Birds based on?
The Birds is based on The Birds, a 1952 short story by Daphne du Maurier.