Sweet Bird of Youth
1989, English. Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
A Passionate Romance
Tennessee William’s masterful melodrama about an aging movie star who, appalled by her own image on the screen, flees from her movie premiere and goes into seclusion, becoming entangled with a much younger hotel masseur and resident gigolo.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Sweet Bird of Youth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Elizabeth TaylorAlexandra Del Lago
- Mark HarmonChance Wayne
- Valerie PerrineMiss Lucy
- Seymour CasselHatcher
- Rip TornBoss Finley
- Kevin GeerTom Junior
- Ronnie Claire EdwardsAunt Nonnie
- Cheryl ParisHeavenly Finley
- Megan BlakeViolet
- Martha MillikenVirginia
- Charles LuciaDr. George Scudder
- Teddy WilsonFly
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tennessee Williams
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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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How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Sweet Bird of Youth have a post-credits scene?
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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweet Bird of Youth?
If you liked Sweet Bird of Youth, try Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, TalhotBlond, Normal.
Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?
Sweet Bird of Youth (1989) was directed by Nicolas Roeg and stars Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Harmon, Valerie Perrine.
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.