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2014 Comedy
USA
1h 59min
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BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) -- famous for portraying an iconic superhero -- as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. 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 González Iñárritu |
Written by | Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone |
Company | Fox SearchlightFox SearchlightFox Searchlight |
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Videos
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1:04
Clip #7
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Featurette: The Cast Of Birdman
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3:23
Featurette: Being Birdman
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3:34
Featurette: Creating A World
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0:32
TV Spot: Now Playing
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Clip: Respect. Above All.
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Featurette: Single Take
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Featurette: Antonio Sanchez Live Score
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Featurette: The Women Of Birdman
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Clip #6
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Featurette: The Story
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Clip #5
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Clip #4
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Clip #2
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TV Spot: Flight
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Featurette: Levels Upon Levels
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Clip #1
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TV Spot
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Trailer
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Teaser
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