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Bird on a Wire

6.219901h 50mPG-13MovieComedyRomanceAdventure

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

DirectorJohn Badham
WritersDavid Seltzer·Louis Venosta
ProducersRob Cohen·Ted Field

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Cast · Directed by John Badham

MGMel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
GHGoldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn
Marianne Graves
DCDavid Carradine
David Carradine
Eugene Sorensen
BDBill Duke
Bill Duke
Albert Diggs
STStephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Joe Weyburn
JSJoan Severance
Joan Severance
Rachel Varney
HCHarry Caesar
Harry Caesar
Marvin Larson
JCJeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Lou Baird
ABAlex Bruhanski
Alex Bruhanski
Raun
JPJohn Pyper-Ferguson
John Pyper-Ferguson
Jamie
CKClyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Mr. Takawaki
JDJackson Davies
Jackson Davies
Paul Bernard

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Bird on a Wire — streaming FAQ

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Bird on a Wire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bird on a Wire on Netflix?

No, Bird on a Wire is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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Yes — Bird on a Wire is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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