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The Birds

  • 1963
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
222K
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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.

  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Daphne Du Maurier
    • Evan Hunter
  • Stars
    • Rod Taylor
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Jessica Tandy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    222K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,533
    1,026
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Daphne Du Maurier
      • Evan Hunter
    • Stars
      • Rod Taylor
      • Tippi Hedren
      • Jessica Tandy
    • 707User reviews
    • 217Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Photos276

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    Top Cast41

    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
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Daphne Du Maurier
      • Evan Hunter
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    Did you know

    • 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
      After two birds break the glass on the phone booth, it appears that the glass isn't shattered when Melanie is grabbed out of it.
    • Quotes
      • Melanie Daniels: Just what is it you're looking for, sir?
      • Mitch Brenner: Lovebirds.
      • Melanie Daniels: Lovebirds, sir?
      • Mitch Brenner: Yes. I understand there are different varieties. Is that true?
      • Melanie Daniels: Oh yes, there are.
      • Mitch Brenner: Well, uh, these are for my sister, for her birthday, see, and uh, as she's only gonna be eleven, I, I wouldn't want a pair of birds that were... too demonstrative.
      • Melanie Daniels: I understand completely.
      • Mitch Brenner: At the same time, I wouldn't want them to be too aloof, either.
      • Melanie Daniels: No, of course not.
      • Mitch Brenner: Do you happen to have a pair of birds that are... just friendly?
      • Melanie Daniels: Oh, I think so.
    • Crazy credits
      There were no ending credits. And in the opening credits the title "THE BIRDS" was slowly pecked away by the passing crows.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian theatrical version removed 25 seconds of the bloodied farmer with eyes pecked out to gain a 'Suitable Only For Adults' rating in Australia. After said rating was retired in 1970, it was later re-classified 'PG' in its uncut version.
    • 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

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    FAQ13

    • 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 significance of the lovebirds that Melanie purchases for Mitch, and why are they the only birds that never attack or show any aggression to people?
    • What is "The Birds" about?

    Details

    • Release date
      • March 29, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Los pájaros
    • Filming locations
      • 835 Bay Hwy, Bodega Bay, California, USA(The Tides Restaurant)
    • Production companies
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,049
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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