Bird (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, Bird is a drama and music film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 161 minutes. “"There are no second acts in American lives."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
Who’s in it. Bird stars Forest Whitaker as Charlie 'Bird' Parker, Diane Venora as Chan Parker, Keith David as Buster Franklin and Damon Whitaker as Young Bird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M 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 Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bird (1988)?
- In US, Bird 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 Bird worth watching?
- Bird holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bird?
- Bird stars Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Keith David, Damon Whitaker and Michael Zelniker.
- When was Bird released?
- Bird was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.