Bye Bye Birdie
Seen it?1963 | 112 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Help!, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 195K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Sidney
- Janet LeighRosie DeLeon
- Dick Van DykeAlbert F. Peterson
- Ann-MargretKim McAfee
- Maureen StapletonMama Mae Peterson
- Bobby RydellHugo Peabody
- Jesse PearsonConrad Birdie
- Paul LyndeHarry McAfee
- Mary LaRocheDoris McAfee
- Michael EvansClaude Paisley
- Robert PaigeBob Precht