“How did we end up here?”
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
7.4
13,635 votes·2014
·2h 0m
·MovieDramaComedy
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.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget5.7x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
new york citymidlife crisisshow businesssuperherodark comedytimes squarealter egoaging actorbroadwaymagic realismburlesquemeditative
Cast
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
Damian Young
Gabriel
Kenny Chin
Korean Grocer
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
Daniel (Stagehand)
Katherine O'Sullivan
Costume Assistant
Keenan Shimizu
Han
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