Film · 2014

Birdman

Name: Birdman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014-10-17
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Roberta Colindrez, Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu · starring Roberta Colindrez, Michael Keaton and Emma Stone

1 h 59 min
15
Comedy · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 31 December 2014

7.8 Users64 votes

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Synopsis

Birdman or "The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance" is a black comedy that tells the story of Riggan Thomas (Michael Keaton), an actor famous for portraying an iconic superhero known as "The Birdman", as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. Thomas has rejected a new movie of that popular franchise so he can do something different and work as a director of an extremely known play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

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The essentials

Runtime: 119 min1 hour and 59 minutes
Budget: $22mSearchlight Pictures
Box office: $42m1.9 times its budget
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Birdman?: 1 hour and 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Birdman released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 31 December 2014.
Who directed Birdman?: Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Who is in Birdman?: It stars Roberta Colindrez, Michael Keaton, Emma Stone and Zach Galifianakis.
Where can I watch Birdman?: In the UK it is available free on Pluto TV, with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Birdman make?: It took $42 million in US. It cost $22 million.

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Videos and trailers

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Trailer 'Birdman' 1:4612 June 2014

Photos and posters

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Reviews

7.8 64 votes

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Box office

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Budget $22m
US $42m
UK £5.7m

Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2015 4 of 9 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing
Golden Globes 2015 2 of 7 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
BAFTA Awards 2015 1 of 10 nominations Won: Best Cinematography
Actor Awards 2015 1 of 4 nominations Won: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Soundtrack

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Pavane pour une infante défunteOrchestre National de Lyon Spotify
Symphony No. 9 in DNarodowa Orkiestra Symfoniczna Polskiego Radia w Katowicach Spotify
Symphony No. 5 Op. 64 in E Minor: Andante CantabileArranged, Stefano Seghedoni Spotify
Dream TeamJeff Bernat Spotify