What types of relationships exist in Birdy?

Birdy features 4 relationships including Mother, Father, Romantic Prom Date, Conflict Confrontation — all analyzed by AI.

How are characters connected in Birdy?

The 5 characters in Birdy form a network of alliances, conflicts, and complex dynamics. Explore the interactive relationship map to see how each character connects.

Birdy (1984) Character Relationships & Connections Map

Name: Birdy
Genre: drama, war
Released: 1984
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Matthew Modine, Nicolas Cage, John Harkins, Sandy Baron, Karen Young

Birdy (1984) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Birdy (played by Matthew Modine) — protagonist
Teenage boy fascinated by birds; builds an aviary and survives a fall from a refinery. Drafted into the Vietnam War, he becomes a mute survivor of a helicopter crash. After months of silence in a ment...
Mr. Columbato (played by Sandy Baron) — supporting
Al's father who registers the boys' restored car, reports it stolen, bails them out, and sells the vehicle. He offers Birdy financial compensation, which Birdy refuses on principle.
Doris Robinson (played by Maud Winchester) — minor
Birdy's Mother (played by Dolores Sage) — supporting
Birdy's Father (played by George Buck) — supporting

Key Relationships

Birdy's Mother → Birdy (mother)
Birdy's Father → Birdy (father)
Birdy → Doris Robinson (Romantic Prom Date)
Birdy → Mr. Columbato (Conflict Confrontation)

Story Analysis

A psychological drama tracing a boy's descent into bird-like dissociation amid war and friendship.

Plot Progression

Aviary Dreams & Refinery Falls
Automobile Ventures & Jail
Classroom Encounters & Prom Night
War, Crash & Hospitalization
Silent Bonds & The Roof Jump

Character Relationships in Birdy

Character Relationship Map: Birdy

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

Plot Progression