Movie
Where to Watch Bird (1988) in the US
- 1988
- R
- 2h 41m
- 7.1IMDb
- 81%Rotten Tomatoes
- 78Metascore
Bird is available to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Saxophone player Charlie "Bird" Parker (Forest Whitaker) comes to New York City in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. Despite becoming a drug addict, his loving wife Chan (Diane Venora) tries to help him through his personal issues.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writer
- Joel Oliansky
- Starring
- Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker
Details
- Release date
- Sep 30, 1988
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $2,181,286
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 9 nominations total
Where to Watch Bird (1988) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Bird in the United States?
- Bird is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Bird or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Bird for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Bird in the United States.
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