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The Birds

  • 19631963
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
192K
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Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren in The Birds (1963)
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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 ... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
192K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,884
198
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Daphne Du Maurier(from the story by)
    • Evan Hunter(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Rod Taylor
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Jessica Tandy
    • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Daphne Du Maurier(from the story by)
    • Evan Hunter(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Rod Taylor
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Jessica Tandy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 633User reviews
    • 185Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

    Videos2

    The Birds
    Trailer 5:13
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    A Guide to the Films of Alfred Hitchcock
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    Photos350

    Veronica Cartwright in The Birds (1963)
    Tippi Hedren in The Birds (1963)
    Tippi Hedren in The Birds (1963)
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Rod Taylor. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren, Alfred Hitchcock (Cameo Appearance) 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    Tippi Hedren in The Birds (1963)
    Alfred Hitchcock, Veronica Cartwright, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, and Rod Taylor in The Birds (1963)
    Alfred Hitchcock and Veronica Cartwright in The Birds (1963)

    Top cast

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    Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor
    • Mitch Brenner
    Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren
    • Melanie Daniels
    • (as 'Tippi' Hedren)
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Lydia Brenner
    Suzanne Pleshette
    Suzanne Pleshette
    • Annie Hayworth
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Cathy Brenner
    Ethel Griffies
    Ethel Griffies
    • Mrs. Bundy
    Charles McGraw
    Charles McGraw
    • Sebastian Sholes
    Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt
    • Mrs. MacGruder
    Lonny Chapman
    Lonny Chapman
    • Deke Carter
    Joe Mantell
    Joe Mantell
    • Traveling Salesman at Diner's Bar
    Doodles Weaver
    Doodles Weaver
    • Fisherman Helping with Rental Boat
    Malcolm Atterbury
    Malcolm Atterbury
    • Deputy Al Malone
    John McGovern
    John McGovern
    • Postal Clerk
    Karl Swenson
    Karl Swenson
    • Drunken Doomsayer in Diner
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • Mitch's City Neighbor
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Helen Carter
    Bill Quinn
    Bill Quinn
    • Sam
    • (as William Quinn)
    Doreen Lang
    Doreen Lang
    • Hysterical Mother in Diner
      • Alfred Hitchcock
      • Daphne Du Maurier(from the story by)
      • Evan Hunter(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alfred Hitchcock revealed on The Dick Cavett Show (1968) that 3,200 birds were trained for the movie. He said the ravens were the cleverest, and the seagulls were the most vicious.
    • Goofs
      When Melanie enters Bodega bay school for first time, we can hear the child singing even when they turn around to see Melanie, and are clearly not moving their lips.
    • Quotes

      Mother in Diner: [to Melanie] Why are they doing this? Why are they doing this? They said when you got here the whole thing started. Who are you? What are you? Where did you come from? I think you're the cause of all of this. I think you're evil. EVIL!

    • Crazy credits
      There were no ending credits. And in the opening credits the title "THE BIRDS" was slowly pecked away by the passing crows.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cada ver es... (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Rissle-dy, Rossle-dy
      (uncredited)

      ("I married my wife in the month of June")

      Derived from the traditional Scottish folk song "The Wee Cooper o'Fife"

      Additional lyrics by Evan Hunter

      Sung by the schoolchildren

    User reviews633

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    An Extremely Innovative Thriller
    The unmistakable chemistry between Melanie Daniels and Mitch Brenner commences in a San Francisco pet store and develops into an instinctive romance when she follows him to his family farm in Bodega Bay to deliver to him the gift of lovebirds. The butterflies soon come to a screeching halt, though, when their sparsely populated Californian village is attacked by a sea of maniacal birds!

    "'The Birds' Is An Extremely Innovative Thriller Film. Hitchcock's Mastery Of Suspense, Avant-Garde Cinematography, Practical Visual Effects, Haunting Shots, And Clever Sound Design All Play Their Part In What Makes This 1963 Romantic Horror-Mystery Noteworthy.

    The Film Barely Has A Musical Score Which Made Those Drawn Out Silences Suspenseful. And Electrifying.

    However, My Favorite Aspect Of The Film Is The Dialogue. It's Casual And Sophisticated, But Nearly Every Line Serves As Some Sort Of Foreshadowing, Proving Evan Hunter's Script To Be A Skillfully Written One.

    The Brilliant Thespians, Notably Tippi Hedren And Jessica Tandy, Kept Me Glued To The Screen And Enthralled With Their Horrifying Quandary.

    I Recommend You Give This 'Terrifying Motion Picture' A Nighttime Viewing... And Remember, The Next Scream You Hear May Be Your Own." 82%!
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    FAQ15

    • When the birds attacked the town and struck the man pumping gas he dropped the gas hose. Why did the hose not shut off and stop the flow of gas if no one was holding the lever on the hose nozzle?
    • What is "The Birds" about?
    • Is "The Birds" based on a book?

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 1963 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • 835 Bay Hwy, Bodega Bay, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 59 minutes
      • Color
      • (original & negative ratio, open matte)

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