Where to watch Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) in the UK
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Inside the rock called Alcatraz they tried to chain a volcano they called 'The Bird Man'!
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.
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Cast & crew
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Burt LancasterRobert Stroud -
Karl MaldenHarvey Shoemaker -
Thelma RitterElizabeth Stroud -
Neville BrandBull Ransom -
Betty FieldStella Johnson -
Telly SavalasFeto Gomez -
Edmond O'BrienTom Gaddis -
Hugh MarloweRoy Comstock
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Birdman of Alcatraz — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Birdman of Alcatraz in the UK?
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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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 Birdman of Alcatraz?
Yes. Birdman of Alcatraz 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 Birdman of Alcatraz on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Birdman of Alcatraz is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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