Where to watch Bird(1988)
In the United States, Bird isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Bird
Availability in United States
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Bird plot summary
"There are no second acts in American lives."
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 1, 1988
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Directed by
- Clint Eastwood
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 362 votes
Bird trailer
Cast
Forest WhitakerCharlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane VenoraChan Parker
Michael ZelnikerRed Rodney
Samuel E. WrightDizzy Gillespie
Keith DavidBuster Franklin
Michael McGuireBrewster
James HandyEsteves
Damon WhitakerYoung Bird
Morgan NaglerKim- Arlen Dean SnyderDr. Heath
FAQ
Where can I watch Bird?
In the United States, Bird isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Bird?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Bird?
Bird runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
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