The Birds

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
PG-13
1963    2hMystery, Horror,
7.695%83%7.5
A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people.
  • Tippi HedrenMelanie Daniels
  • Rod TaylorMitch Brenner
  • Jessica TandyLydia Brenner
  • Suzanne PleshetteAnnie Hayworth
  • Veronica CartwrightCathy Brenner
  • Ethel GriffiesMrs. Bundy
  • Charles McGrawSebastian Sholes
  • Ruth McDevittMrs. MacGruder
  • Lonny ChapmanDeke Carter
  • Joe MantellTraveling Salesman at Diner's Bar
  • Doodles WeaverFisherman Helping with Rental Boat
  • Malcolm AtterburyDeputy Al Malone
  • John McGovernPostal Clerk
  • Karl SwensonDrunken Doomsayer in Diner
  • Richard DeaconMitch's City Neighbor
  • Elizabeth WilsonHelen Carter
  • Bill QuinnSam
  • Doreen LangHysterical Mother in Diner
  • Alfred HitchcockPet Store Customer (uncredited) / Director / Producer
  • Morgan BrittanyBrunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)

The Birds Ratings & Reviews

  • mickerdooAugust 15, 2025
    I liked the flirtation in the beginning and the suspense of the flashlight stairwell scene. But ultimately felt thin.
  • MaxFarrokMarch 6, 2025
    It was a great movie 50 years ago.

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The Birds Trivia

The Birds was released on March 28, 1963.

The Birds was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

The Birds has a runtime of 2 hr.

The Birds was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

The key characters in The Birds are Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren), Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), Lydia Brenner (Jessica Tandy).

The Birds is rated PG-13.

The Birds is a Mystery, Horror, Drama film.

The Birds has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10.

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