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Bye Bye Birdie

1995Movie2 h 11 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1995, ABC presented a telemovie version of the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie produced by RHI Entertainment. It starred Seinfeld's Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams of Desperate Housewives.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

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Directed by
Gene Saks
Written by
Michael Stewart

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Facts

December 3, 1995 · 2 h 11 min · Comedy, Drama, Music, TV Movie

Released
December 3, 1995
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

The '50s, I Need a Freaking Drink, Ms. Fanservice +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bye Bye Birdie?"

Questions about Bye Bye Birdie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bye Bye Birdie?

In the United States, Bye Bye Birdie streams on Prime, fuboTV, UP Faith & Family, Shout! Factory, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Bye Bye Birdie worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Bye Bye Birdie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bye Bye Birdie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bye Bye Birdie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bye Bye Birdie use?

The '50sI Need a Freaking DrinkMs. FanserviceThe Show Must Go WrongAdaptational Nice GuyIncessant ChorusProduct PlacementCamp StraightSlipping a Mickey"I Want" SongPubescent BracesGetting Them to Smileand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including The '50s, I Need a Freaking Drink, and Ms. Fanservice.