The Golden Bird (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, The Golden Bird is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Toshio Hirata, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. "Kin no Tori" is an adaptation of the homonymous fairy tale "The Golden Bird" by Brothers Grimm. A golden apple is stolen from the King's garden. The King orders his three sons to guard the apples in turn and to find out who is the thief. When the youngest son, Hans, presents a feather that he got from the golden bird that stole the apple the king sends his three sons to bring this bird to him and so Hans' journey begins.
Who’s in it. The Golden Bird stars Katsue Miwa as Hans (voice), Joji Yanami as Big Bird (voice), Kōhei Miyauchi as King Kaiser (voice) and Junpei Takiguchi as King Kanematch (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Bird tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Bird (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Bird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Golden Bird?
- The Golden Bird stars Katsue Miwa, Joji Yanami, Kōhei Miyauchi, Junpei Takiguchi and Toshiko Fujita.
- When was The Golden Bird released?
- The Golden Bird was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.