Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) poster
7.4/10 2014 2h Released

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.

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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
Damian Young
Damian Young
Gabriel
Kenny Chin
Kenny Chin
Korean Grocer
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
Daniel (Stagehand)
Katherine O'Sullivan
Katherine O'Sullivan
Costume Assistant
Keenan Shimizu
Keenan Shimizu
Han
Akira Ito
Akira Ito
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Reviews

tmdb39513728

**mounting spontaneity** or (dumb luck) It's not fair. I love Raymond Carver, long takes, theatre, Batman, NYC rooftops and alleyways, the blending layers of self-referential fiction, delirious fantasy, the creative process, the insane logistics of run-on cinematography, the seamless assembly of shifting environments, stepping into unresolved mental spaces, demonstrations of solitary madness and the unbearable…

Dean 1/10

First of all, let me say, I like most of movies where Naomi Watts plays & thought this one would be good too, after all it has high ratings, but don't be fooled by famous actors which play in this movie. Don't be fooled & think that movie is good. No, not at all. This movie is complete junk. It supposed to be a comedy, but I didn't even find it funny. It's just like a big mess. I started watching it & I couldn't…

mattwilde123 9/10

This film tells the story of an over-the-hill actor called Riggan Thomson (brilliantly portrayed by Michael Keaton) who was once the star of a superhero blockbuster franchise known as 'Birdman'. We are shown his journey into making a Broadway production starting with the initial rehearsals and read-throughs. What follows is a brilliant exploration of celebrity culture in an intriguing and satirical way. 'Birdman'…

Matthew Brady 10/10

"I'm nothing. I'm not even here." The story to Birdman is about an wash up actor (Michael Keaton) - famous for portraying an iconic superhero - as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. Okay in my review of Whiplash I bought this movie up mid way through the review just to give a heads up of…

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What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) about?
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…
When was Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) released?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was released in 2014.
What genres does Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) belong to?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is categorised as Drama, Comedy.
Who stars in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
The cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) includes Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough.