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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 |
|---|
| Michael Keaton | Riggan / Riggan Thomson |
| Lindsay Duncan | Tabitha / Tabitha Dickinson |
| Zach Galifianakis | Jake |
| Edward Norton | Mike / Mike Shiner |
| Emma Stone | Sam / Sam Thomson |
| Natalie Gold | Clara |
| Naomi Watts | Lesley / Lesley Truman |
| Amy Ryan | Sylvia |
| Andrea Riseborough | Laura / Laura Aulburn |
| Merritt Wever | Annie |
Directors
Writers
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Raymond Carver, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Keaton | Riggan / Riggan Thomson |
| Lindsay Duncan | Tabitha / Tabitha Dickinson |
| Zach Galifianakis | Jake |
| Edward Norton | Mike / Mike Shiner |
| Emma Stone | Sam / Sam Thomson |
| Natalie Gold | Clara |
| Naomi Watts | Lesley / Lesley Truman |
| Amy Ryan | Sylvia |
| Andrea Riseborough | Laura / Laura Aulburn |
| Merritt Wever | Annie |
| Kenny Chin | Korean Grocer |
| Jeremy Shamos | Ralph |
| Jamahl Garrison-Lowe | Stagehand (Daniel) / Daniel (Stagehand) |
| Damian Young | Gabriel |
| Keenan Shimizu | Han |
| Michael Siberry | Larry |
| Clark Middleton | Sydney |
| Katherine O'Sullivan | Costume Assistant |
| William Youmans | Bartender (Tommy) |
| Paula Pell | Lady in Bar |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Molly Conners | Executive Producer |
| Sarah E. Johnson | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Woodrow | Executive Producer |
| Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Producer |
| Arnon Milchan | Producer |
| John Lesher | Producer |
| James W. Skotchdopole | Producer |
| Armando Bo | Producer |
| Alexander Dinelaris | Producer |
| Nicolás Giacobone | Producer |
| Drew Houpt | Producer |
| Christina Won | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Birdman (Blu-ray/DVD Trailer 1)
Birdman (Trailer 1)
Birdman (International Trailer)
Birdman
Birdman (UK Trailer 4)
Birdman (UK 22 Second Trailer)
Birdman (UK Trailer 2)
Clips
Birdman: I Should Have Just Been There
Birdman: You're An Actress Honey
Birdman: Fight Club
Birdman: Hammer
Birdman: Bringing The Curtain Down
Birdman: Does She Talk?
Birdman: Relevant
Birdman: Coffee
Birdman: Ask Me If He Sells Tickets
Birdman: Foreign Press
Birdman: Fight Club (Uk)
Birdman: Hammer (UK)
Birdman: Does She Talk? (UK)
Birdman: Coffee (UK)
Behind the Scenes
Birdman: Drums (Featurette)
Birdman: The Cast Of Birdman
Birdman: Michael Keaton Being Birdman
Birdman: The Women Of Birdman (Featurette)
Birdman: All The World's A Stage: Making Birdman (Featurette)
Birdman: Creating A World (Featurette)
Birdman: Making Company: The Cast Of Birdman (Featurette)
Birdman: Being Birdman (Featurette)
Birdman: Story (Featurette)
Birdman: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu On Working With Michael Keaton
Birdman: Edward Norton On The Universality Of Riggan's Crisis
Birdman: Zach Galifianakis On The Narrative Of Birdman
Birdman: Naomi Watts On Her Role
Birdman: Michael Keaton On The Emotional Arc Of Riggan
Birdman: Emma Stone On What Motivated Riggan's Journey In Birdman
Birdman: Andrea Riseborough On Her Role
Birdman: Amy Ryan On Her Role
Birdman: Levels Upon Levels (Featurette)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 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 |
