# Birdy (1984)

> Two Vietnam veterans confront the psychological wreckage of war as one friend tries to bring the other back through memories of their shared obsession with flight.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6284

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron, Karen Young, Bruno Kirby, Nancy Fish, George Buck
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086969/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: morose, lyrical, haunting, serious movie night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

Two friends confront the haunting aftermath of war and the bonds of friendship.

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