Birdman of Alcatraz

Name: Birdman of Alcatraz
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Released: 1962-07-04
Rating: 7.5

1962

⭐7.5(340 votes)

2h 27m

DramaCrimeHistory

Overview

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.

About Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is a Drama, Crime, History 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 fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 340 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.