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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.
Original Release
10/17/2014
US Release
10/17/2014
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Keaton | Riggan / Riggan Thomson |
Emma Stone | Sam / Sam Thomson |
Kenny Chin | Korean Grocer |
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe | Stagehand (Daniel) / Daniel (Stagehand) |
Zach Galifianakis | Jake |
Naomi Watts | Lesley / Lesley Truman |
Jeremy Shamos | Ralph |
Andrea Riseborough | Laura / Laura Aulburn |
Katherine O'Sullivan | Costume Assistant |
Damian Young | Gabriel |
Directors
Writers
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, Raymond Carver, Nicolás Giacobone
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Keaton | Riggan / Riggan Thomson |
Emma Stone | Sam / Sam Thomson |
Kenny Chin | Korean Grocer |
Jamahl Garrison-Lowe | Stagehand (Daniel) / Daniel (Stagehand) |
Zach Galifianakis | Jake |
Naomi Watts | Lesley / Lesley Truman |
Jeremy Shamos | Ralph |
Andrea Riseborough | Laura / Laura Aulburn |
Katherine O'Sullivan | Costume Assistant |
Damian Young | Gabriel |
Keenan Shimizu | Han |
Akira Ito | Translator |
Natalie Gold | Clara |
Merritt Wever | Annie |
Edward Norton | Mike / Mike Shiner |
Michael Siberry | Larry |
Clark Middleton | Sydney |
Amy Ryan | Sylvia |
William Youmans | Bartender (Tommy) |
Lindsay Duncan | Tabitha / Tabitha Dickinson |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Molly Conners | Executive Producer |
Sarah E. Johnson | Executive Producer |
Christopher Woodrow | Executive Producer |
Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Producer |
Nicolás Giacobone | Producer |
Armando Bo | Producer |
Alexander Dinelaris | Producer |
Drew Houpt | Producer |
John Lesher | Producer |
Arnon Milchan | Producer |
James W. Skotchdopole | Producer |
Christina Won | Producer |
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Trailers
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Behind the Scenes
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2015 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Won |
2015 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Directing | Won |
2015 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Won |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Cinematography | Won |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Sound Mixing | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Sound Editing | Nominated |