

Fire Birds
1990, English. Directed by David Green.
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A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America. Multiple attempts to assault the cartel's mountainous compound have been thwarted by a Scorpion-attack helicopter piloted by a cartel leader, Eric Stoller (Bert Rhine). After having several aircraft shot down, most notably a pair of UH–60 Black Hawks and their AH–1 Cobra escorts, the army turns to the new AH–64 Apache attack helicopter, which can match its enemies' maneuverability and firepower.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Fire Birds
Fire Birds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- David GreenDirector
- Nicolas CageJake Preston
- Tommy Lee JonesBrad Little
- Sean YoungBillie Lee Guthries
- Bryan KestnerBreaker
- Dale DyeA.K. McNeil
- Illana DiamantSharon Geller
- Peter OnoratiRice
- Marshall R. TeagueDoug Daniels
- Gregory VahanianTom Davis
- Cylk CozartDewar Proctor
- Charles KahlenbergOscar De Marco
- Robert LujanSteward Rives
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Step Tyner, John K. Swensson, Dale Dye
- Budget
- $22M
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Fire Birds: quick answers
Is Fire Birds worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.0/10 from 204 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fire Birds?
Fire Birds runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Fire Birds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fire Birds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fire Birds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fire Birds is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fire Birds on?
Fire Birds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fire Birds?
If you liked Fire Birds, try Wake of Death, Airwolf: The Movie, Weekend in Taipei.
Who directed Fire Birds?
Fire Birds (1990) was directed by David Green and stars Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young.