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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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20147.42h 0m

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.

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu
Written by Nicolás Giacobone, Armando Bo, Alejandro González Iñárritu
Produced by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, John Lesher
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $103.2M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

new york citymidlife crisissuperherodark comedytimes squaremarijuanabroadwaymagic realismmeditativecity lifefather daughter relationshipappreciativeawestrucktragic

About Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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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