Birdy(1984)
A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Birdy Synopsis
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?
Birdy (1984) is a drama and war film directed by Alan Parker, released on December 14, 1984 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins and Sandy Baron. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 596 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Parker
- Writers:
- Sandy Kroopf, Jack Behr, William Wharton
- Producers:
- Alan Marshall
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Seresin
- Composer:
- Peter Gabriel
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, A&M Films
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Birdy (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Birdy before you stream it.
Birdy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Modine
as Birdy
Nicolas Cage
as Sergeant Al Columbato
John Harkins
as Doctor Major Weiss
Sandy Baron
as Mr. Columbato
Karen Young
as Hannah Rourke
Bruno Kirby
as Renaldi
Nancy Fish
as Mrs. Prevost
George Buck
as Birdy's Father
Dolores Sage
as Birdy's Mother
Pat Ryan
as Joe Sagessa
- James Santini
James Santini
as Mario Columbato
Maud Winchester
as Doris Robinson
Key crew
Directed by Alan Parker, written by Sandy Kroopf, Jack Behr and William Wharton, produced by Alan Marshall.
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Birdy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 596 ratings.
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Birdy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birdy online?
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Birdy (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Birdy?
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The main cast of Birdy (1984) includes Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron and Karen Young. The film was directed by Alan Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birdy released?
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Birdy was released on December 14, 1984 and runs for 2h.
Is Birdy worth watching?
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Birdy (1984) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 596 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Birdy?
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Yes. The official Birdy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.