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The poster features a man with a stern expression, his face framed by large, dark wings that resemble a bird. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and a stark white text for the title. The mood is serious and mysterious, hinting at the film's blend of humor and dark humor.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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2014 · Movie · 120 min· Updated Apr 2026
⭐7.4
🍅91%
🍿78%
87
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🌐English
Budget:$18MBox Office:$103MRated:R

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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.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a film that explores themes of new york city, midlife crisis, superhero. It also touches on dark comedy and times square and marijuana.

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Director

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Cast

Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan, Merritt Wever, Jeremy Shamos

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On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, Birdman holds an approval rating of 91%, based on 351 reviews, and an average rating of 8.50/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "A thrilling...

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The poster features a man with a stern expression, his face framed by large, dark wings that resemble a bird. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and a stark white text for the title. The mood is serious and mysterious, hinting at the film's blend of humor and dark humor.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

How did we end up here?

2014•⭐ 7.4•120 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English
Budget:$18MBox Office:$103MRated:R
⭐

IMDb

7.4/10

🍅

RT Critics

91%

Certified

🍿

RT Audience

78%

87

Metacritic

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.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a film that explores themes of new york city, midlife crisis, superhero. It also touches on dark comedy and times square and marijuana.

Director

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Cast

Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan, Merritt Wever, Jeremy Shamos

What Critics Say

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, Birdman holds an approval rating of 91%, based on 351 reviews, and an average rating of 8.50/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "A thrilling...

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