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The Birds

7.519631h 59mNRMovieHorrorThriller

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
WriterEvan Hunter
ProducerAlfred Hitchcock

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Cast · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

THTippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren
Melanie Daniels
RTRod Taylor
Rod Taylor
Mitch Brenner
JTJessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Lydia Brenner
SPSuzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette
Annie Hayworth
VCVeronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Cathy Brenner
EGEthel Griffies
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Bundy
CMCharles McGraw
Charles McGraw
Sebastian Sholes
RMRuth McDevitt
Ruth McDevitt
Mrs. MacGruder
LCLonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
Deke Carter
JMJoe Mantell
Joe Mantell
Le voyageur de commerce au bar
DWDoodles Weaver
Doodles Weaver
Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
MAMalcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury
Deputy Al Malone

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The Birds — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Birds?

The Birds is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Birds on Netflix?

No, The Birds is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.

Is The Birds on Amazon Prime Video?

The Birds isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Birds for free?

The Birds is available on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Birds?

Yes — The Birds is followed by The Birds II: Land's End (1994) in the Birds Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Birds?

The Birds is the first film in the Birds Collection.

Is The Birds part of a trilogy?

No — The Birds is part of the Birds Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Birds Collection?

There are 2 films in the Birds Collection: The Birds (1963) and The Birds II: Land's End (1994).