Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 2014 · 2h 0m

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) poster
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
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
Crew
Emmanuel Lubezki — Director of Photography Douglas Crise — Editor Stephen Mirrione — Editor Antonio Sánchez — Original Music Composer Nicolás Giacobone — Writer Armando Bo — Writer
Tagline

How did we end up here?

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citymidlife crisissuperherodark comedytimes squaremarijuanabroadwaymagic realismburlesquemeditativecity lifefather daughter relationship
Key Collaborators
Alejandro González Iñárritu Director Emmanuel Lubezki Director of Photography Douglas Crise Editor Stephen Mirrione Editor Antonio Sánchez Original Music Composer Nicolás Giacobone Writer Armando Bo Writer Alejandro González Iñárritu Writer Alexander Dinelaris Writer Alejandro González Iñárritu Producer Arnon Milchan Producer John Lesher Producer
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