The Bored Cuckoo (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1948, The Bored Cuckoo is a notable film directed by Bill Tytla.
What it’s about. Cadmus Cuckoo, who inhabits a clock, gets fed up dashing between his bed and the door of the clock every hour on the hour 24/7. And he is lonely. He leaves the clock, goes out into the world. meets a pretty songbird, woos her and wins her, gets married and brings her back to the clock with him.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bored Cuckoo 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 The Bored Cuckoo page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bored Cuckoo (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bored Cuckoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bored Cuckoo worth watching?
- The Bored Cuckoo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Bored Cuckoo released?
- The Bored Cuckoo was released in 1948.