Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu
R
2014    2hComedy, Drama
7.791%78%
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.

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Cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

  • Michael KeatonRiggan
  • Emma StoneSam
  • Zach GalifianakisJake
  • Edward NortonMike
  • Andrea RiseboroughLaura
  • Naomi WattsLesley
  • Amy RyanSylvia
  • Lindsay DuncanTabitha
  • Merritt WeverAnnie
  • Jeremy ShamosRalph
  • Damian YoungGabriel
  • Kenny ChinKorean Grocer
  • Jamahl Garrison-LoweDaniel (Stagehand)
  • Katherine O'SullivanCostume Assistant
  • Keenan ShimizuHan
  • Akira ItoTranslator
  • Natalie GoldClara
  • Michael SiberryLarry
  • Clark MiddletonSydney
  • William YoumansBartender (Tommy)
  • Paula PellLady in Bar
  • David FierroMan in Bar
  • Hudson FlynnKid in Bar (Billy)
  • Warren KelleyDresser
  • Joel Marsh GarlandStagehand
  • Brent BatemanBroadway Tourist
  • Donna Lynne ChamplinBroadway Lady
  • Valentino MusumeciBroadway Kid
  • Taylor SchwenckeBroadway Kid
  • Craig muMs GrantBroadway Man on Street
  • Kyle KnaufAnnoying Times Square Guy
  • Dave NealAnnoying Times Square Guy
  • Kelly SoutherlandAnnoying Times Square Guy
  • Roberta ColindrezBroadway Woman on Street
  • Catherine PeppersCashier
  • Frank RidleyMr. Roth
  • Janis CorsairFemale Usher
  • Rakesh G. ShahLiquor Store Owner
  • Bill CampCrazy Man
  • Malachi WeirGuy in Window
  • Jackie HoffmanLady on Balcony (Mary)
  • Stephen Adly GuirgisGood Neighbor
  • Glenn WeinYoung Male Usher
  • Ebrahim JafferCab Driver
  • Rain NoeIntermission Man
  • Susan BlackwellIntermission Woman
  • Anna HardwickBlonde Reporter
  • Dusan DukicNewscaster
  • Helena-Alexis SeymourNewscaster
  • Ian FinlayNewscaster
  • Lynn MarocolaTheatre Goer (uncredited)
  • Paugh ShadowTheater Guard (uncredited)
  • Vanessa MalangaNative New Yorker Theatre Patron (uncredited)
  • Alejandro González IñárrituDirector / Writer / Producer
  • Alexander DinelarisWriter
  • Nicolás GiacoboneWriter
  • Armando BoWriter
  • Arnon MilchanProducer
  • James W. SkotchdopoleProducer
  • John LesherProducer

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Ratings & Reviews

  • SkyShazadJuly 11, 2025
    Micheal Keaton is awesome... But would I watch this again... NO. I don't understand the Hype for this movie, I mean it's okay.. But i wouldn't recommend it to anyone
  • NukeLifeJuly 2, 2025
    Guess you got to be high to watch this.
  • darsanJune 24, 2025
    a great film about broadway.
  • Mister ArnMay 13, 2025
    Loved the use of the drums sound track and sharp camera movements to create anxiety in the viewer, it makes you relate with the main character's anguish. The acting by all the cast members was amazing, well worth seeing.

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