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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
703K
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Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone, and Andrea Riseborough in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
A washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory.
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A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.

  • Director
    • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Writers
    • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Nicolás Giacobone
    • Alexander Dinelaris
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Edward Norton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    703K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,136
    161
    • Director
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Writers
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
      • Nicolás Giacobone
      • Alexander Dinelaris
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Zach Galifianakis
      • Edward Norton
    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 564Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 193 wins & 297 nominations total

    Videos45

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    Photos326

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    Top Cast99+

    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Riggan
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Jake
    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Mike
    Emma Stone
    Emma Stone
    • Sam
    Kenny Chin
    Kenny Chin
    • Korean Grocer
    Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
    • Stagehand (Daniel)
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Lesley
    Jeremy Shamos
    Jeremy Shamos
    • Ralph
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Laura
    Katherine O'Sullivan
    Katherine O'Sullivan
    • Costume Assistant
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Gabriel
    Keenan Shimizu
    • Han
    Akira Ito
    • Translator
    Natalie Gold
    Natalie Gold
    • Clara
    Merritt Wever
    Merritt Wever
    • Annie
    Michael Siberry
    Michael Siberry
    • Larry
    Clark Middleton
    Clark Middleton
    • Sydney
    Amy Ryan
    Amy Ryan
    • Sylvia
    • Director
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
    • Writers
      • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
      • Nicolás Giacobone
      • Alexander Dinelaris
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Because the movie was carefully rehearsed and shot in sequence, editing took only two weeks.
    • Goofs
      When Riggan goes back to the theater after a drunk night out, right after he's touching ground beneath his feet again, there can a couple be seen walking from the left side of the frame to the right, away from the camera (we can only see them from behind). When Riggan passes the couple the right man can be seen making a very sudden quick (and very unnatural looking) hand-movement in direction to Riggan's back. This movement might have been necessary to detach the cables from Michael Keaton's back that he needed to be attached to for the flying scene.
    • Quotes
      • Riggan: Just find me an actor. A good actor. Give me Woody Harrelson.
      • Jake: He's doing the next Hunger Games.
      • Riggan: Michael Fassbender?
      • Jake: He's doing the prequel to the X-Men prequel.
      • Riggan: How about Jeremy Renner?
      • Jake: Who?
      • Riggan: Jeremy Renner. He was nominated. He was the Hurt Locker guy.
      • Jake: Oh, okay. He's an Avenger.
      • Riggan: Fuck, they put him in a cape too?
    • Crazy credits
      Begin and end credits are presented in a peculiar style with the rhythm of the drums
    • Alternate versions
      The Sundance TV broadcast removes the swearing and crops the scene featuring Edward Norton's butt so that it is not shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Zach Galifianakis/Casey Wilson/Andrew Orvedahl (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Birdman Blind Melody
      Composed by Joan Valent

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    FAQ2

    • 64 minutes in, as Lesley walks away from Riggan's dressing room, who are the two naked people who can be seen very briefly?
    • What does "The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance" mean? Why is it the movie's secondary title?

    Details

    • Release date
      • November 14, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
      • New Regency Productions (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Birdman o (La inesperada virtud de la ignorancia)
    • Filming locations
      • Rum House, Hotel Edison - 228W, 47th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(bar scenes)
    • Production companies
      • New Regency Productions
      • M Productions
      • Le Grisbi Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,340,598
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $424,397
      • Oct 19, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $103,215,094
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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