Waiting

Birdy

R19842hAlan Parker
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 71

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"A soaring experience unlike anything you've ever seen before."

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?

DramaWar
Vietnam WarLunatic Asylum

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

The Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter

1978

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

1990

Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket

1987

Awakenings

Awakenings

1990

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975

The Fisher King

The Fisher King

1991

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

1989

Shutter Island

Shutter Island

2010

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind

2001

The Machinist

The Machinist

2004

Room

Room

2015

This Is England

This Is England

2007

Frequently asked questions

What is Birdy (1984) 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 stars in Birdy?

Birdy stars Matthew Modine (Birdy), Nicolas Cage (Sergeant Al Columbato), John Harkins (Doctor Major Weiss), Sandy Baron (Mr. Columbato), Karen Young (Hannah Rourke). The film was directed by Alan Parker.

How long is Birdy?

Birdy has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated R.

Is Birdy worth watching?

Birdy holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Birdy?

Streaming availability for Birdy changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.