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Birdy

“A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.”

7.119842h 0mDramaWar
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Birdy is a 1984 drama and war film, running 2h 0m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

R age rating2h 0mDramaWar

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

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1984-12-14
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
Alan Parker
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 605 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?

Cast

14 names
Matthew ModineBirdy
Nicolas CageSergeant Al Columbato
John HarkinsDoctor Major Weiss
Sandy BaronMr. Columbato
Karen YoungHannah Rourke
Bruno KirbyRenaldi
Nancy FishMrs. Prevost
George BuckBirdy's Father
Dolores SageBirdy's Mother
Pat RyanJoe Sagessa
James SantiniMario Columbato
Maud WinchesterDoris Robinson
Marshall BellRonsky
Elizabeth WhitcraftRosanne

Questions about Birdy

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

In the United Kingdom, Birdy is listed on BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Birdy suitable for children?

Birdy is rated R 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 Birdy on PelisPlus UK?

Birdy 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 Birdy about?

Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?

How long is Birdy?

Birdy runs for 2h 0m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Birdy trailer?

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