Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)(2014)
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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.
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Studio
TSG Entertainment
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$103M
Cast
Michael Keaton
as Riggan
Emma Stone
as Sam
Zach Galifianakis
as Jake
Edward Norton
as Mike
Andrea Riseborough
as Laura
Naomi Watts
as Lesley
Amy Ryan
as Sylvia
Lindsay Duncan
as Tabitha
Merritt Wever
as Annie
Jeremy Shamos
as Ralph
Damian Young
as Gabriel
Kenny Chin
as Korean Grocer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$103M
Production Companies
TSG Entertainment • Worldview Entertainment • New Regency Pictures
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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 than expected.
Who directed Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?▼
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and released in 2014. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?▼
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?▼
The cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) includes Michael Keaton as Riggan, Emma Stone as Sam, Zach Galifianakis as Jake, Edward Norton as Mike, Andrea Riseborough as Laura and more.
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