Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)Stream and Watch Online

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Released July 4th, 1962, 'Birdman of Alcatraz' stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter, Neville Brand The NR movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 27 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 290 well-known users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world."

'Birdman of Alcatraz' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, Pluto TV, Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Tubi TV, Microsoft Store, and Hoopla .