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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

7.420142h RMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorAlejandro G. Iñárritu
WritersAlejandro G. Iñárritu·Nicolás Giacobone
ProducersAlejandro G. Iñárritu·Arnon Milchan

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Cast · Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

MKMichael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Riggan
ESEmma Stone
Emma Stone
Sam
ZGZach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis
Jake
ENEdward Norton
Edward Norton
Mike
ARAndrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough
Laura
NWNaomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Lesley
ARAmy Ryan
Amy Ryan
Sylvia
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Tabitha
MWMerritt Wever
Merritt Wever
Annie
JSJeremy Shamos
Jeremy Shamos
Ralph
DYDamian Young
Damian Young
Gabriel
KCKenny Chin
Kenny Chin
Korean Grocer

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