Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 2014

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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.

Michael Keaton

as Riggan

Emma Stone

as Sam

Edward Norton

as Mike

Naomi Watts

as Lesley

Amy Ryan

as Sylvia

Lindsay Duncan

as Tabitha

Merritt Wever

as Annie

Jeremy Shamos

as Ralph

Writer:

Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone, Armando Bo, Raymond Carver

Genres:

Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

2014 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Michael Keaton

as Riggan

Emma Stone

as Sam

Edward Norton

as Mike

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

Jamahl Garrison-Lowe

as Daniel (Stagehand)

Katherine O'Sullivan

as Costume Assistant

Akira Ito

as Translator

Natalie Gold

as Clara

Michael Siberry

as Larry

Clark Middleton

as Sydney

William Youmans

as Bartender (Tommy)

Paula Pell

as Lady in Bar

David Fierro

as Man in Bar

Hudson Flynn

as Kid in Bar (Billy)

Warren Kelley

as Dresser

Joel Marsh Garland

as Stagehand

Brent Bateman

as Broadway Tourist

Donna Lynne Champlin

as Broadway Lady

Valentino Musumeci

as Broadway Kid

Taylor Schwencke

as Broadway Kid

Craig muMs Grant

as Broadway Man on Street

Kyle Knauf

as Annoying Times Square Guy

Dave Neal

as Annoying Times Square Guy

Kelly Southerland

as Annoying Times Square Guy

Roberta Colindrez

as Broadway Woman on Street

Catherine Peppers

as Cashier

Frank Ridley

as Mr. Roth

Janis Corsair

as Female Usher

Rakesh G. Shah

as Liquor Store Owner

Bill Camp

as Crazy Man

Malachi Weir

as Guy in Window

Jackie Hoffman

as Lady on Balcony (Mary)

Stephen Adly Guirgis

as Good Neighbor

Glenn Wein

as Young Male Usher

Ebrahim Jaffer

as Cab Driver

Rain Noe

as Intermission Man

Susan Blackwell

as Intermission Woman

Anna Hardwick

as Blonde Reporter

Dusan Dukic

as Newscaster

Helena-Alexis Seymour

as Newscaster

Ian Finlay

as Newscaster

Lynn Marocola

as Theatre Goer (uncredited)

Paugh Shadow

as Theater Guard (uncredited)

Vanessa Malanga

as Native New Yorker Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Chuck McMahon

as Tough Guy - Stagehand (uncredited)

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