Bird Movie (1988): Where to watch and stream online

Bird

1988, Movie, 2h 41min

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.

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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Eastwood the director demonstrates a sensitivity and depth of feeling that surprised some folk who hadn't been paying close attention to his earlier work.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Farah Cheded

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...it’s Arnold’s total lack of contempt and her infectious compassion that encourages us past the film’s few faltering moments...

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Frequently asked questions

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Charlie "Bird" Parker, a young alto saxophone player, rises to fame in the 1940s New York jazz scene with his unique style of bebop.04 But as his career takes off, Bird's life spirals out of control due to drug addiction. Despite the help of his loving wife, Chan, and friend, Dizzy Gillespie, Bird's demons consume him, ultimately leading to his tragic death at the age of 34. Clint Eastwood directs this compassionate biopic, showcasing Forest Whitaker's Oscar-winning performance as Bird.

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You can stream Bird on: Apple TV Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bird include The Bodyguard, Amadeus, Newsies, Purple Rain, Mo' Better Blues, Krush Groove.