Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu
2014    2h    R
Comedy, Drama
7.791%78%
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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.
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Cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
  • Michael KeatonRiggan Thomson
  • Emma StoneSam Thomson
  • Zach GalifianakisJake
  • Edward NortonMike Shiner
  • Andrea RiseboroughLaura Aulburn
  • Amy RyanSylvia
  • Naomi WattsLesley Truman
  • Lindsay DuncanTabitha Dickinson
  • Merritt WeverAnnie
  • Jeremy ShamosRalph
  • Damian YoungGabriel
  • Bill CampCrazy Man
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Seth MacFarlanePeter Griffin (voice) (archive footage)
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  • Birdman: Drums (Featurette)
    Birdman: Drums (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Story (Featurette)
    Birdman: Story (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: The Cast Of Birdman
    Birdman: The Cast Of BirdmanBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Amy Ryan On Her Role
    Birdman: Amy Ryan On Her RoleBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Naomi Watts On Her Role
    Birdman: Naomi Watts On Her RoleBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Being Birdman (Featurette)
    Birdman: Being Birdman (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Michael Keaton Being Birdman
    Birdman: Michael Keaton Being BirdmanBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Creating A World (Featurette)
    Birdman: Creating A World (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Andrea Riseborough On Her Role
    Birdman: Andrea Riseborough On Her RoleBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Levels Upon Levels (Featurette)
    Birdman: Levels Upon Levels (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: The Women Of Birdman (Featurette)
    Birdman: The Women Of Birdman (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Michael Keaton On The Emotional Arc Of Riggan
    Birdman: Michael Keaton On The Emotional Arc Of RigganBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Zach Galifianakis On The Narrative Of Birdman
    Birdman: Zach Galifianakis On The Narrative Of BirdmanBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Making Company: The Cast Of Birdman (Featurette)
    Birdman: Making Company: The Cast Of Birdman (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Edward Norton On The Universality Of Riggan's Crisis
    Birdman: Edward Norton On The Universality Of Riggan's CrisisBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Emma Stone On What Motivated Riggan's Journey In Birdman
    Birdman: Emma Stone On What Motivated Riggan's Journey In BirdmanBehind the Scenes
  • Birdman: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu On Working With Michael Keaton
    Birdman: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu On Working With Michael KeatonBehind the Scenes
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    Birdman: Foreign PressScene
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