Birdman, stylized as BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), is a 2014 American satirical surrealist black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Nov 14, 2014 · Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance): Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. With Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Emma Stone. A washed-up superhero actor …

Oct 17, 2014 · Just as thrilling is the tour-de-force performance from Keaton in the role of a lifetime as Riggan Thompson, a washed-up actor trying to regain the former glory he achieved as the winged …

A thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and...

In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. Directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, and also starring Zach Galifianakis, Edward...

Nov 28, 2025 · Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), American satiric film, released in 2014, that won four Academy Awards, including that for best picture. A complex and quirky movie, it …

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In an effort to jump-start his career after his superhero movie franchise dies, a psychotic actor writes, directs, and stars in a Broadway play that becomes an unlikely hit after he tries to shoots himself in …

A forgotten actor known for his superhero character struggles to make a comeback on the Broadway stage while his personal life and psyche implode. Watch trailers & learn more.

Synopsis: A washed up actor who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he prepares to mount a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim past glory.