The Birds_
"...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!"
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Starring
Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy
Box Office
$11.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Birds earned $11.5M worldwide on a $2.5M budget — a 360% return on investment.
Year context
The Birds was released 63 years ago in 1963.
The Birds is a Horror, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 59m.
CAST (20)
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
Alfred Hitchcock
Pet Store Customer (uncredited)
Morgan Brittany
Brunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.5M
Budget
$11.5M
Revenue
+360%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (4,369 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$11,500,000
Profit
+$9,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Birds about?
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
How long is The Birds?
The Birds has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in The Birds?
The cast of The Birds includes Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Veronica Cartwright.
How much did The Birds make at the box office?
The Birds earned $11,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,500,000.
What is the rating of The Birds?
The Birds has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 4,369 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Thriller