Bird
Director: Clint Eastwood
""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.
Trailer
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Diane Venora
Chan Parker
Michael Zelniker
Red Rodney
Samuel E. Wright
Dizzy Gillespie
Keith David
Buster Franklin
Michael McGuire
Brewster
James Handy
Esteves
Damon Whitaker
Young Bird
Morgan Nagler
Kim
Arlen Dean Snyder
Dr. Heath
Sam Robards
Moscowitz
Glenn Wright
Alcoholic Patient
In brief
Bird (1988) is a drama, music film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 360 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 41min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bird online?
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How long is Bird?
Bird runs 161 minutes (2h 41min).
What rating does Bird have?
Bird has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 360 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Bird from?
Bird was released in 1988.
