# Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

> A buoyant rock-and-roll musical comedy turns one small Ohio town upside down when a drafted teen idol stages a televised farewell kiss.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14917

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: George Sidney
- Cast: Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Maureen Stapleton, Bobby Rydell, Jesse Pearson, Paul Lynde, Mary LaRoche
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056891/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, joyful, family movie night, classic musical night

## Synopsis

A whimsical musical comedy that captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and the rock & roll era.

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