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Bird

“"There are no second acts in American lives."”

6.819882h 41mDramaMusic
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Bird is a 1988 drama and music film, running 2h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.

15 age rating2h 41mDramaMusic

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-06-01
Runtime
2h 41m
Genres
Drama, Music
Director
Clint Eastwood
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 · 362 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

Cast

14 names
Forest WhitakerCharlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane VenoraChan Parker
Michael ZelnikerRed Rodney
Samuel E. WrightDizzy Gillespie
Keith DavidBuster Franklin
Michael McGuireBrewster
James HandyEsteves
Damon WhitakerYoung Bird
Morgan NaglerKim
Arlen Dean SnyderDr. Heath
Sam RobardsMoscowitz
Glenn WrightAlcoholic Patient
George OrrisonPatient with Checkers
Bill CobbsDr. Caulfield

Questions about Bird

Quick answers
Where can I watch Bird in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Bird is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Bird suitable for children?

Bird is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Bird on PelisPlus UK?

Bird has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Bird about?

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

How long is Bird?

Bird runs for 2h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Bird trailer?

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