# Where to watch Birdy (1984) in the UK

> Birdy (1984) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T17:21:44.560Z)  

## Synopsis

Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull through?

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11296-birdy/watch?locale=GB)
- [BFI Player Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Birdy&i=instant-video)
- [Now TV Cinema](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=Birdy)
- [BFI Player Apple TV Channel](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Birdy)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Birdy)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Birdy&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Birdy&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Birdy)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Birdy+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Birdy)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Birdy&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Birdy&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Birdy)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Birdy+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Birdy in the UK?**

Birdy (1984) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Birdy?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Birdy?**

Yes. Birdy can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Birdy on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Birdy is currently included with: BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11296/birdy-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/weIn0Huxx4SQU8PB5ZggzA4PLIE.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/11296/birdy-1984.json

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