The Birds (1963)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $11,403,529 | Details |
| International Box Office | $40,197 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $11,443,726 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $34,675 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $115,386 | |
| Total | $150,061 | |
| OpusData ID: 35060100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 99.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 28th, 1963 (Wide) by Universal September 19th, 2012 (Special Engagement) by NCM Fathom October 22nd, 2023 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events (60th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | September 6th, 1963 (Limited) (Australia)
November 13th, 1964 (Wide), released as Os Pássaros (Portugal) January 7th, 2019 (Wide), released as Gli uccelli (Italy) October 15th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) May 22nd, 2025 (Limited), released as Os Pássaros (Re-release) (Portugal) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 Rating is for 1984 Re-Issue |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Disaster |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1/7/2019 | $1,910 | 10 | 10 | 19 | $20,556 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/15/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | $704 | 4/20/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 11/13/1964 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $6,797 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $12,140 | |||||||||
| International Total | $40,197 | 4/20/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Tippi Hedren | Melanie Daniels | |
| Rod Taylor | Mitch Brenner |
Supporting
| Suzanne Pleshette | Annie Hayworth | |
| Jessica Tandy | Lydia Brenner | |
| Veronica Cartwright | Cathy Brenner |
Cameo
| Alfred Hitchcock | Man walking dogs out of pet shop |
Production and Technical Credits
| Alfred Hitchcock | Director | |
| Alfred Hitchcock | Producer | |
| Evan Hunter | Screenwriter | |
| Daphne du Maurier | Based on the story 'The Birds' | |
| Robert Burks | Cinematographer | |
| George Tomashini | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 99.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 28th, 1963 (Wide) by Universal September 19th, 2012 (Special Engagement) by NCM Fathom October 22nd, 2023 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events (60th Anniversary) |
| International Releases: | September 6th, 1963 (Limited) (Australia)
November 13th, 1964 (Wide), released as Os Pássaros (Portugal) January 7th, 2019 (Wide), released as Gli uccelli (Italy) October 15th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand) May 22nd, 2025 (Limited), released as Os Pássaros (Re-release) (Portugal) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 1st, 1992 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 Rating is for 1984 Re-Issue |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Animals Gone Bad, Disaster |
| Subgenre: | Nature Horror |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1/7/2019 | $1,910 | 10 | 10 | 19 | $20,556 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 10/15/2020 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | $704 | 4/20/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 11/13/1964 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $6,797 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $12,140 | |||||||||
| International Total | $40,197 | 4/20/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Tippi Hedren | Melanie Daniels | |
| Rod Taylor | Mitch Brenner |
Supporting
| Suzanne Pleshette | Annie Hayworth | |
| Jessica Tandy | Lydia Brenner | |
| Veronica Cartwright | Cathy Brenner |
Cameo
| Alfred Hitchcock | Man walking dogs out of pet shop |
Production and Technical Credits
| Alfred Hitchcock | Director | |
| Alfred Hitchcock | Producer | |
| Evan Hunter | Screenwriter | |
| Daphne du Maurier | Based on the story 'The Birds' | |
| Robert Burks | Cinematographer | |
| George Tomashini | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.