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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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.

20142h 0mRDrama, Comedy

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About Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Directors
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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