Bird on a Wire (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, Bird on a Wire is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by John Badham, running about 110 minutes. “He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
Who’s in it. Bird on a Wire stars Mel Gibson as Richard "Rick" Jarmin, Goldie Hawn as Marianne Graves, Joan Severance as Rachel Varney and David Carradine as Eugene Sorensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bird on a Wire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $138.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bird on a Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bird on a Wire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bird on a Wire (1990)?
- In US, Bird on a Wire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bird on a Wire worth watching?
- Bird on a Wire holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bird on a Wire?
- Bird on a Wire stars Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, Joan Severance, David Carradine and Bill Duke.
- When was Bird on a Wire released?
- Bird on a Wire was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.