The Early Bird (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1965, The Early Bird is a comedy film directed by Robert Asher, running about 98 minutes. “His Latest and Funniest and First Time in Colour” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norman Pitkin is the assistant helping to run a small, old fashioned dairy which is threatened by a larger, modern organisation. Pitkin does his best to save the dairy (and his horse) and the usual chaos ensues
Who’s in it. The Early Bird stars Norman Wisdom as Norman Pitkin, Edward Chapman as Mr. Thomas Grimsdale, Jerry Desmonde as Mr. Walter Hunter and Paddie O'Neill as Mrs. Gladwys Hoskins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Early Bird has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Early Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Early Bird tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Early Bird (1965)?
- In GB, The Early Bird is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Early Bird worth watching?
- The Early Bird holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Early Bird?
- The Early Bird stars Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jerry Desmonde, Paddie O'Neill and John Le Mesurier.