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Bird on a Wire

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
49K
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Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn in Bird on a Wire (1990)
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ActionComedyCrime

An old flame discovers her ex-boyfriend from the past is a relocated FBI informant out to stop the bad guys.An old flame discovers her ex-boyfriend from the past is a relocated FBI informant out to stop the bad guys.An old flame discovers her ex-boyfriend from the past is a relocated FBI informant out to stop the bad guys.

  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • Louis Venosta
    • Eric Lerner
    • David Seltzer
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Goldie Hawn
    • David Carradine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • Louis Venosta
      • Eric Lerner
      • David Seltzer
    • Stars
      • Mel Gibson
      • Goldie Hawn
      • David Carradine
    • 93User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Rick Jarmin
    Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn
    • Marianne Graves
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Eugene Sorenson
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Albert Diggs
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Joe Weyburn
    Joan Severance
    Joan Severance
    • Rachel Varney
    Harry Caesar
    Harry Caesar
    • Marvin
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Lou Baird
    Alex Bruhanski
    Alex Bruhanski
    • Raun
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    John Pyper-Ferguson
    • Jamie
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Mr. Takawaki
    Jackson Davies
    • Paul Bernard
    Florence Paterson
    • Molly Baird
    Tim Healy
    • Paul
    Wes Tritter
    • Scottie
    Lossen Chambers
    Lossen Chambers
    • Lossen
    Ken Camroux-Taylor
    Ken Camroux-Taylor
    • Neff
    • (as Ken Camroux)
    Wendy Van Riesen
    • Secretary
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • Louis Venosta
      • Eric Lerner
      • David Seltzer
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Goldie Hawn did most of her own stunts, after being convinced by Mel Gibson to do so. She was originally reluctant to perform them, fearing the harsh and overwhelming nature of the tasks. She was eventually so pleased with her stunt performances that she kept her stuntman's jacket after filming resumed, and as of 2017 still exhibits it next to her Oscar statuette.
    • Goofs
      When they are running from the police (after trying to get his black book back from the hairdresser), he hotwires a motorcycle to get the ignition on and start it. A few minutes later (after dodging the police), he appears to be turning on the ignition switch (key needed) before re-starting the motorcycle.
    • Quotes

      Rick Jarmin: I haven't had a girlfriend for 5 years.

      Marianne Graves: Really?

      Rick: Yeah - Mr. Wiggly's been on bread and water for 5 long years.

    • Crazy credits
      Credits scroll down instead of up
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: You Blew It! (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Bird On A Wire
      Written by Leonard Cohen
      Produced and Arranged by David A. Stewart
      Performed by The The Neville Brothers
      Courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews93

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    An action movie for the whole family!

    I've watched "Bird on a Wire" ever since my age was a one-digit number. The plot focuses on a man in the witness protection program (Mel Gibson) who is being pursued by the criminal that he put away (David Carradine). He teams up with an old flame (Goldie Hawn) and the two go on an action-filled road trip, ending in a climactic battle in a zoo.

    This has got to be one of the funniest, coolest, and most exciting action movies I've ever seen. I recommend it to anyone who knows that EVERY SINGLE action movie doesn't have to have perfect plot or perfect acting.

    Great action, 7/10.
    • NoArrow
    • Aug 9, 2003
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 18, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Vogel auf dem Drahtseil
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Interscope Communications
      • The Badham-Cohen Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,978,012
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,338,160
      • May 20, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $138,697,012
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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