Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014 · directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Rating

85/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Oscar Winner

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.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, rates 85/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate…

Cast

• Michael Keaton
• Emma Stone
• Zach Galifianakis
• Edward Norton
• Andrea Riseborough
• Naomi Watts
• Amy Ryan
• Lindsay Duncan
• Merritt Wever
• Jeremy Shamos

Crew

• Emmanuel Lubezki — Director of Photography
• Douglas Crise — Editor
• Stephen Mirrione — Editor
• Antonio Sánchez — Original Music Composer
• Alejandro G. Iñárritu — Writer
• Alexander Dinelaris — Writer
• Armando Bo — Writer
• Nicolás Giacobone — Writer

More from Alejandro G. Iñárritu

1. Amores Perros (2000) — 86/100 · hit
2. To Each His Own Cinema (2007) — 79/100
3. The Revenant (2015) — 79/100
4. 21 Grams (2003) — 75/100
5. Powder Keg (2001) — 72/100 · short, not counted
6. Babel (2006) — 71/100

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