
Demolition(2016)
An emotionally desperate investment banker finds hope through a woman he meets.


“How did we end up here?”
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.

Michael Keaton
Riggan

Emma Stone
Sam

Zach Galifianakis
Jake

Edward Norton
Mike

Andrea Riseborough
Laura

Naomi Watts
Lesley

Amy Ryan
Sylvia

Lindsay Duncan
Tabitha

Merritt Wever
Annie

Jeremy Shamos
Ralph
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a drama, comedy film released in 2014 exploring themes of new york city, midlife crisis, superhero, dark comedy, times square, marijuana. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, it stars Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis. 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.
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