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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

20142h 0mDrama · Comedy
directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

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9.4 / 10 Compare with…14 stills

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9.4 / 10
TMDB
7.4 / 10
13,627 votes
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7.7 / 10
697,630 votes
Metacritic
87 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
91%

The scorecard 9.4 / 10

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Synopsis

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.

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

Stills

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