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Bird

6.919882h 41mRMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorClint Eastwood
WriterJoel Oliansky
ProducersDavid Valdes·Clint Eastwood

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clint Eastwood

FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
DVDiane Venora
Diane Venora
Chan Parker
MZMichael Zelniker
Michael Zelniker
Red Rodney
SWSamuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Dizzy Gillespie
KDKeith David
Keith David
Buster Franklin
MMMichael McGuire
Michael McGuire
Brewster
JHJames Handy
James Handy
Esteves
DWDamon Whitaker
Damon Whitaker
Young Bird
MNMorgan Nagler
Morgan Nagler
Kim
AS
Arlen Dean Snyder
Dr. Heath
SRSam Robards
Sam Robards
Moscowitz
GW
Glenn Wright
Alcoholic Patient

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Bird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bird?

Bird isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Bird on Netflix?

No, Bird is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

Bird isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Bird for free?

Bird isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Bird based on a true story?

Yes — Bird is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).