Caged Birds (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, Caged Birds is a drama and crime film directed by Oliver Rihs, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara Hug is a young radical lawyer fighting Switzerland's antiquated prison system in the 1980s. Walter Stürm is in and often escaping out of jail becoming known as the Jailbreak King. When the two meet an unlikely alliance is formed.
Who’s in it. Caged Birds stars Joel Basman as Walter Stürm, Jella Haase as Heike Vollmer, Anatole Taubman as Peter Rothenburg and Marie Leuenberger as Barbara Hug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Caged Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caged Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caged Birds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caged Birds (2022)?
- In US, Caged Birds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caged Birds worth watching?
- Caged Birds holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caged Birds?
- Caged Birds stars Joel Basman, Jella Haase, Anatole Taubman, Marie Leuenberger and Bibiana Beglau.
- When was Caged Birds released?
- Caged Birds was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.