Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

10/17/2014 (US) • 2h

Drama, Comedy

How did we end up here?

Overview

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Revenue

$103,215,094.00

Keywords

new york city

midlife crisis

superhero

dark comedy

times square

marijuana

broadway

magic realism

meditative

city life

father daughter relationship

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