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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

R20142hAlejandro G. Iñárritu
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"How did we end up here?"

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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New York CityMidlife CrisisShow BusinessSuperheroDark ComedyTimes SquareAlter EgoAging ActorBroadwayMagic Realism

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What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) about?

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.

Who stars in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) stars Michael Keaton (Riggan), Emma Stone (Sam), Zach Galifianakis (Jake), Edward Norton (Mike), Andrea Riseborough (Laura). The film was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

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