Bird on a Wire
“He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare.”
Synopsis
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bird on a Wire (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Mel Gibson
Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
Goldie Hawn
Marianne Graves
David Carradine
Eugene Sorensen
Bill Duke
Albert Diggs
Stephen Tobolowsky
Joe Weyburn
Joan Severance
Rachel Varney
Harry Caesar
Marvin Larson
Jeff Corey
Lou Baird
Alex Bruhanski
Raun
John Pyper-Ferguson
Jamie
Clyde Kusatsu
Mr. Takawaki
Jackson Davies
Paul Bernard
Florence Paterson
Molly Baird
Tim Healy
Paul
Wes Tritter
Scottie
Lossen Chambers
Lossen
Ken Camroux-Taylor
Neff
Wendy Van Riesen
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 20, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$138.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.93x
+$118.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seltzer, Louis Venosta, Eric Lerner
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Bird on a Wire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $138.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Interscope Communications, The Badham-Cohen Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
David Seltzer, Louis Venosta, Eric Lerner
Hans Zimmer
Robert Primes
Frank Morriss, Dallas Puett
Robert W. Cort, Rob Cohen, Ted Field
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Cohen
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Eduardo Castro
Costume Design
John Badham
Director
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Dallas Puett
Editor
Philip Harrison
Production Design
David Seltzer
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Louis Venosta
Screenplay
Eric Lerner
Screenplay
Betty Thomas Quee
Stunt Coordinator
Mic Rodgers
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bird on a Wire.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Bird on a Wire.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movie Collection
Watched
I watch way too much but not everything till the end.
Movies and TV Shows I have seen
Movies and TV Shows I have seen
Marcelo's International movies list
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Similar Titles to Bird on a Wire
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.1
6.0
6.2
7.3
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.2
7.0
6.9
7.3
6.5
5.5
5.5
6.0
6.4
6.2
6.8
More Like Bird on a Wire
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bird on a Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bird on a Wire about?
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
Who directed Bird on a Wire?
Bird on a Wire was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Bird on a Wire?
The principal cast of Bird on a Wire includes Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine, Bill Duke, Stephen Tobolowsky.
When was Bird on a Wire released and how long is it?
Bird on a Wire was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bird on a Wire?
Bird on a Wire had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $138.7M at the worldwide box office (6.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bird on a Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bird on a Wire was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bird on a Wire?
Bird on a Wire holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).