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The Birds
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Birds.
MoviHero lists March 28, 1963 as the release date for The Birds. Alfred Hitchcock is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, Rod Taylor as Mitch Brenner, Jessica Tandy as Lydia Brenner, Suzanne Pleshette as Annie Hayworth. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 28, 1963
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
CastTippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, Rod Taylor as Mitch Brenner, Jessica Tandy as Lydia Brenner, Suzanne Pleshette as Annie Hayworth
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Birds runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 4,647 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Birds of a different feather do indeed flock together.”
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“Certainly has some creepy imagery and the acting was mostly passable, and I guess it works as a B-movie horror-thriller, but I never really found…”
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“Terrific horror film! Terrific film! But my impression is that The Birds is not really about the birds. To me this movie is all about…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Oh, not everyone, Miss Daniels.”
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“I'm neither poor nor innocent.”
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