Movie

Sweet Bird of Youth

“A Passionate Romance”

★ 5.5(14)19891h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Nicolas Roeg
Release date: 1989-10-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Multicom entertainment

Sweet Bird of Youth — trailer

About Sweet Bird of Youth

Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1989 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Harmon and Valerie Perrine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tennessee William’s masterful melodrama about an aging movie star who, appalled by her own image on the screen, flees from her movie premiere and goes into seclusion, becoming entangled with a much younger hotel masseur and resident gigolo.

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Alexandra Del Lago

Mark Harmon

Chance Wayne

Valerie Perrine

Miss Lucy

Seymour Cassel

Hatcher

Rip Torn

Boss Finley

Kevin Geer

Tom Junior

Ronnie Claire Edwards

Aunt Nonnie

Cheryl Paris

Heavenly Finley

Megan Blake

Violet

Martha Milliken

Virginia

Charles Lucia

Dr. George Scudder

Teddy Wilson

Fly

Themes & keywords

based on play or musicalalcoholicolder woman younger man relationshipprodigal sonfading star

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth in Italy?+

Sweet Bird of Youth is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sweet Bird of Youth on Netflix?+

Sweet Bird of Youth is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?+

Sweet Bird of Youth has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Sweet Bird of Youth?+

Sweet Bird of Youth stars Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Harmon, Valerie Perrine, Seymour Cassel and Rip Torn.

When did Sweet Bird of Youth come out?+

Sweet Bird of Youth is a 1989 movie directed by Nicolas Roeg.

What genre is Sweet Bird of Youth?+

Sweet Bird of Youth is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?+

Sweet Bird of Youth was directed by Nicolas Roeg.