Birds Do It (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Birds Do It is an action and comedy film directed by Andrew Marton, running about 88 minutes. “Soupy Sales is Flying High...and the race for space - is up in the air!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melvin Byrd, who dreams of being a scientist, is a Cape Kennedy "miniscule molecular particle surveillance monitor" - in short, a janitor. His job is to keep a major rocket project completely dust-free, and this he does with his own hilariously fantastic inventions - including a literal attack on dirt by a "knight on a white horse". In his work, he meets Judy, a chimp involved in a top-secret project, which leads Melvin into the one room strictly off-limits to him. Not until he has entered the project room does Melvin learn that any man entering it will be negatively ionized - making him fly like a bird.
Who’s in it. Birds Do It stars Soupy Sales as Melvin Byrd, Tab Hunter as Lieutenant Porter, Arthur O'Connell as Professor Wald and Edward Andrews as General Smithburn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Birds Do It has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birds Do It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birds Do It tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birds Do It (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birds Do It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birds Do It worth watching?
- Birds Do It holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birds Do It?
- Birds Do It stars Soupy Sales, Tab Hunter, Arthur O'Connell, Edward Andrews and Doris Dowling.
- When was Birds Do It released?
- Birds Do It was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.