Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a Drama, Crime film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Birdman of Alcatraz on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 336 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.