Film · 1962
Sweet Bird of Youth
Directed by Richard Brooks · starring Paul Newman, Geraldine Page and Shirley Knight
- 2 h
- 15
- Drama
USA
- 7.4 Users2 votes
Synopsis
Drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown after many years of trying to make it in the movies. With him is a faded film star he picked up along the way, Alexandra Del Lago
Where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 120 min2 hours
- Budget
- $2mMetro Goldwyn Mayer
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?
- 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Who directed Sweet Bird of Youth?
- Richard Brooks.
- Who is in Sweet Bird of Youth?
- It stars Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight and Ed Begley.
- Where can I watch Sweet Bird of Youth?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (11)-
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- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Writers
- Tennessee Williams, Richard Brooks
Reviews
7.4 2 votes
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1963 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
- Golden Globes 1963 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Goya Awards 1963 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 10 songsIf you liked Sweet Bird of Youth
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