Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) in the UK

Name: Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2010-08-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston, Udo Jürgens, Doris Kunstmann

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Celebrated filmmaker Tony Palmer follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour. The film, after extensive re-editing from its initial version, opened in London in 1974. It was shown on German television, but it disappeared for decades and was considered a lost film. Its original version, restored by the director, was released on DVD in 2010 and had its first theatrical release in 2017.

Film
2010
106 min
★ 5.2/10 TMDB
Music
Documentary

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Leonard Cohen in “Bird on a Wire” (Excerpt) by Tony Palmer

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DirectorTony Palmer

WriterTony Palmer

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