The Birds
1963 | 119 min | Horror, Thriller
Saturday Special
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94%), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.5/10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5/10 from 5K viewers
- AwardsSolid
1 win, 1 other nomination — won Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress; nominated for Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$12 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
476K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
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Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- 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 MantellLe voyageur de commerce au bar