new york city,midlife crisis,superhero,dark comedy,times square,marijuana,broadway,magic realism,meditative,city life,father daughter relationship

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

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
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    Riggan Michael Keaton
  • Profile picture of Emma Stone
    Sam Emma Stone
  • Profile picture of Zach Galifianakis
    Jake Zach Galifianakis
  • Profile picture of Edward Norton
    Mike Edward Norton
  • Profile picture of Andrea Riseborough
    Laura Andrea Riseborough
  • Profile picture of Naomi Watts
    Lesley Naomi Watts
  • Profile picture of Amy Ryan
    Sylvia Amy Ryan
  • Profile picture of Lindsay Duncan
    Tabitha Lindsay Duncan

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  • city life
  • father daughter relationship