I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979) is a Drama, TV Movie film that follows based on writer Maya Angelou's eloquent reminiscences of her days as a gifted youngster growing up in the South during the Depression years where she and her older brother were raised by their grandmother after the divorce of their parents. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 9 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.