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The Birds

PG-1319631h 59mAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 90

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"...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!"

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

HorrorThriller
Pet ShopSeclusionPlaygroundFireplaceSeagullBird AttackSocialiteBased On Short StoryPractical JokeSchoolteacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Birds (1963) about?

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

Who stars in The Birds?

The Birds stars Tippi Hedren (Melanie Daniels), Rod Taylor (Mitch Brenner), Jessica Tandy (Lydia Brenner), Suzanne Pleshette (Annie Hayworth), Veronica Cartwright (Cathy Brenner). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is The Birds?

The Birds has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Birds worth watching?

The Birds holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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