Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

15/10/2014 (GB)
Drama, Comedy
2h 0m

How did we end up here?

Overview

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

  • Alejandro González IñárrituDirector, Writer
  • Alexander DinelarisWriter
  • Nicolás GiacoboneWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $18,000,000

  • Revenue

    $103,215,094

Keywords

  • new york city
  • midlife crisis
  • superhero
  • dark comedy
  • times square
  • marijuana
  • broadway
  • magic realism
  • meditative
  • city life
  • father daughter relationship

Top Billed Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Riggan

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Sam

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Jake

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Mike

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

Laura

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Lesley

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Sylvia

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Tabitha

Merritt Wever

Merritt Wever

Annie

Jeremy Shamos

Jeremy Shamos

Ralph

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