Story Overview of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Details and Cast
Movie Name | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) |
Original Language | En |
Spoken Language | English |
Release Date | 2014-10-17 |
Runtime | 120 minutes |
Country | United States of America |
Genres | Drama, Comedy |
Writer | Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo |
Director | Alejandro González Iñárritu |
Producer | Alejandro González Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole |
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Official Trailer
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Star 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 |
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Our Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
'Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, comedy. Released on 2014-10-17, this 120-minute film by Alejandro González Iñárritu has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, it’s worth a look for drama fans.
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