Bird
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Bird Wins Best Sound: 1989 Oscars
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Frequently asked questions about Bird
Where can I watch Bird in the United States?
Bird is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Bird?
Bird scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Bird?
Bird stars Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, and Keith David. Clint Eastwood is the director.
How long is Bird?
Bird runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
When did Bird come out?
Bird was released on June 1, 1988.
Which studio made Bird?
Bird was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Malpaso Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Bird?
Bird was made on a budget of $9,000,000.
How much did Bird make at the box office?
Bird grossed $2,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $9,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.