The Birds
“...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!”
Synopsis
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
60th Anniversary SpotOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-09-06
Top Cast
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Tippi Hedren
Melanie Daniels
Rod Taylor
Mitch Brenner
Jessica Tandy
Lydia Brenner
Suzanne Pleshette
Annie Hayworth
Veronica Cartwright
Cathy Brenner
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Bundy
Charles McGraw
Sebastian Sholes
Ruth McDevitt
Mrs. MacGruder
Lonny Chapman
Deke Carter
Joe Mantell
Le voyageur de commerce au bar
Doodles Weaver
Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
Malcolm Atterbury
Deputy Al Malone
John McGovern
Postal Clerk
Karl Swenson
Le prophète de malheur ivre au bar
Richard Deacon
Mitch's City Neighbor
Elizabeth Wilson
Helen Carter
Bill Quinn
Sam
Doreen Lang
Hysterical Mother in Diner
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.6x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Hunter
- Original Title
- The Birds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.5M
- Production Studios
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Evan Hunter, Daphne du Maurier
Robert Burks
George Tomasini
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Hunter
Screenplay
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
George Tomasini
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birds about?
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Who directed The Birds?
The Birds was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Birds?
The principal cast of The Birds includes Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Veronica Cartwright.
When was The Birds released and how long is it?
The Birds was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Birds?
The Birds had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $11.5M at the worldwide box office (4.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birds?
The Birds holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).