Birdy is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Where to watch Birdy (1984) tonight

Birdy (1984) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 604 TMDB members. 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?

Runtime: 2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, War
Released: December 14, 1984
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 604 votes
Director: Alan Parker
Starring: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Birdy?: Birdy is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Birdy rated?: Birdy is rated R in the US.
Is Birdy a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Birdy?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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