Man Is Not a Bird (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1965, Man Is Not a Bird is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dušan Makavejev, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A Serbian engineer falls for a younger woman, but he is inept at courtship.
Who’s in it. Man Is Not a Bird stars Milena Dravić as Rajka, Janez Vrhovec as Jan Rudinski, Eva Ras as Barbulova žena and Stole Aranđelović as Barbulović aka Barbul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Man Is Not a Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Is Not a Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Is Not a Bird tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Is Not a Bird (1965)?
- In US, Man Is Not a Bird is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man Is Not a Bird worth watching?
- Man Is Not a Bird holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Is Not a Bird?
- Man Is Not a Bird stars Milena Dravić, Janez Vrhovec, Eva Ras, Stole Aranđelović and Boris Dvornik.
- When was Man Is Not a Bird released?
- Man Is Not a Bird was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.