Birdy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, Birdy is a drama film directed by Alan Parker, running about 120 minutes. “A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam war. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?
Who’s in it. Birdy stars Matthew Modine as Birdy, Nicolas Cage as Sergeant Al Columbato, John Harkins as Doctor Major Weiss and Sandy Baron as Mr. Columbato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Birdy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birdy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birdy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birdy (1984)?
- In US, Birdy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Birdy worth watching?
- Birdy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Birdy?
- Birdy stars Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron and Karen Young.
- When was Birdy released?
- Birdy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.