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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

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clint Eastwood

Forest Whitaker

Charlie 'Bird' Parker

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Bird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bird?

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

Is Bird on Netflix?

No, Bird is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

Bird 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 Bird for free?

Bird isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).