Where to watch Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) tonight
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) runs 2 h 27 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.5 from 368 TMDB members. After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and…
- Runtime
- 2 h 27 min — ends 10:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, History
- Released
- July 4, 1962
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 from 368 votes
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Starring
- Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Birdman of Alcatraz rated?
- Birdman of Alcatraz is rated NR in the US.
- Is Birdman of Alcatraz a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Birdman of Alcatraz?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (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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