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Where to Watch Birdman of Alcatraz(1962)
“Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!”
Looking for where to watch Birdman of Alcatraz? You can currently find Birdman of Alcatraz online through fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and Philo. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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 purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world.
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Birdman of Alcatraz (1962), directed by John Frankenheimer, is a drama film and is available to stream on 15 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1962, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, and Thelma Ritter. At 147 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch Birdman of Alcatraz online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and MGM Plus, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies.
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- No — Birdman of Alcatraz isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
- Birdman of Alcatraz is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus in the US.
- No — Birdman of Alcatraz isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
- Yes — Birdman of Alcatraz is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Tubi, and it's also included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
- Birdman of Alcatraz runs 2h 27m (147 minutes total).
- Critic ratings for Birdman of Alcatraz aren't available yet.
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