Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
How did we end up here?
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 González Iñárritu
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 17, 2014
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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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
Screenplay
Music: Antonio Sánchez
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Douglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione
Production: TSG Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, M Productions, Le Grisbi Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $103M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
new york city, midlife crisis, superhero, dark comedy, times square, marijuana, broadway, magic realism, meditative, city life, father daughter relationship
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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 González Iñárritu.
- Who stars in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) stars Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts.
- How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) had a budget of $18M.
- How much did Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) gross?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) grossed $103M worldwide.
- Where was Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) produced?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- The themes of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.