Birdy the Mighty (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Birdy the Mighty is an action, comedy, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Tsutomu, an average middle school kid busy studying for the final exams to enter high school runs into a man running from someone and gets caught up in the chase. In all the confusion he gets accidentally killed. Luckily Birdy (an interplanetary agent) knows a way to save him, unfortunately that means joining bodies to become one. So now he is stuck with this officer and along for the ride capturing criminals and saving lives.
Who’s in it. Birdy the Mighty stars Kotono Mitsuishi as Birdy Cephon Altera, Tetsuya Iwanaga as Senkawa Tsutomu, Norio Wakamoto as Bachilus and Akio Otsuka as George Gomez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Birdy the Mighty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birdy the Mighty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birdy the Mighty 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 Birdy the Mighty (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birdy the Mighty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birdy the Mighty worth watching?
- Birdy the Mighty holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birdy the Mighty?
- Birdy the Mighty stars Kotono Mitsuishi, Tetsuya Iwanaga, Norio Wakamoto, Akio Otsuka and Motomu Kiyokawa.