Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Birdman of Alcatraz' right now, here are some key details about the Norma Productions, United Artists drama flick. Birdman of Alcatraz starring Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand has a NR rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 27 min. The release date of the movie is July 4th, 1962. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 327 registered users.

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "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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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Birdman of Alcatraz' on each platform when they are available. 'Birdman of Alcatraz' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV, Fandango At Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, YouTube, and Hoopla in the US.