Bye Bye Birdie (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, Bye Bye Birdie is a comedy and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 112 minutes. “The Most WONDERFUL Entertainment EVER! EVER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Birdie stars Janet Leigh as Rosie DeLeon, Dick Van Dyke as Albert F. Peterson, Ann-Margret as Kim McAfee and Maureen Stapleton as Mama Mae Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bye Bye Birdie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.1M 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 Bye Bye Birdie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Birdie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Birdie (1963)?
- In US, Bye Bye Birdie 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 Bye Bye Birdie worth watching?
- Bye Bye Birdie holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Birdie?
- Bye Bye Birdie stars Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Maureen Stapleton and Bobby Rydell.
- When was Bye Bye Birdie released?
- Bye Bye Birdie was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.