Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Oct 17, 2014

2h 0m

★ 7.5

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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.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

TSG Entertainment

Worldview Entertainment

New Regency Pictures

M Productions

Le Grisbi Productions

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Trailers

Cast

Riggan

Michael Keaton

Sam

Emma Stone

Jake

Zach Galifianakis

Mike

Edward Norton

Laura

Andrea Riseborough

Lesley

Naomi Watts

Sylvia

Amy Ryan

Tabitha

Lindsay Duncan

Annie

Merritt Wever

Ralph

Jeremy Shamos

Gabriel

Damian Young

Korean Grocer

Kenny Chin

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