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Birdman of Alcatraz

“Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!”

★ 7.5(344)19622h 27m

Birdman of Alcatraz is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in United Arab Emirates. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: John Frankenheimer
Release date: 1962-07-04
Runtime: 2h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $3,100,000
Budget: $2,650,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Norma Productions

Birdman of Alcatraz — trailer

About Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 movie in the Drama, Crime and History genres, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden and Thelma Ritter. It has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 344 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Birdman of Alcatraz in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Robert Stroud

Karl Malden

Harvey Shoemaker

Thelma Ritter

Elizabeth Stroud

Neville Brand

Bull Ransom

Betty Field

Stella Johnson

Telly Savalas

Feto Gomez

Edmond O'Brien

Tom Gaddis

Hugh Marlowe

Roy Comstock

Whit Bissell

Dr. Ellis

Crahan Denton

Kramer

James Westerfield

Jess Younger

Robert Bailey

Reporter on Dock (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prisonprisonerrebeldifficult childhoodhuman animal relationshipalcatraz prisonornithologybiographysolitary confinementblack and whitewardenbirds

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Birdman of Alcatraz in United Arab Emirates?+

In United Arab Emirates, Birdman of Alcatraz is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Birdman of Alcatraz on Netflix?+

Birdman of Alcatraz is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Birdman of Alcatraz?+

Birdman of Alcatraz has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

Who stars in Birdman of Alcatraz?+

Birdman of Alcatraz stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand and Betty Field.

When did Birdman of Alcatraz come out?+

Birdman of Alcatraz is a 1962 movie directed by John Frankenheimer.

What genre is Birdman of Alcatraz?+

Birdman of Alcatraz is Drama, Crime and History film.

Who directed Birdman of Alcatraz?+

Birdman of Alcatraz was directed by John Frankenheimer.