
About
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.
Rating and Reviews
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7.454/10

Peter McGinn
I was drawn to watch this film for a couple of reasons. One, basically, was Michael Keaton. Overall I find movies are worth a look when he is in it. Also there is the play within a play, the stage pro... read more
over 4 years ago

Matthew Brady
"I'm nothing. I'm not even here." The story to Birdman is about an wash up actor (Michael Keaton) - famous for portraying an iconic superhero - as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days... read more
over 5 years ago

mattwilde123
This film tells the story of an over-the-hill actor called Riggan Thomson (brilliantly portrayed by Michael Keaton) who was once the star of a superhero blockbuster franchise known as 'Birdman'. We ar... read more
over 8 years ago

Dean
First of all, let me say, I like most of movies where Naomi Watts plays & thought this one would be good too, after all it has high ratings, but don't be fooled by famous actors which play in this mov... read more
about 9 years ago
tmdb39513728
**mounting spontaneity** or (dumb luck) It's not fair. I love Raymond Carver, long takes, theatre, Batman, NYC rooftops and alleyways, the blending layers of self-referential fiction, delirious ... read more
over 10 years ago
People
Cast

Michael Keaton
Riggan

Emma Stone
Sam

Zach Galifianakis
Jake

Edward Norton
Mike

Andrea Riseborough
Laura

Naomi Watts
Lesley

Amy Ryan
Sylvia

Lindsay Duncan
Tabitha

Merritt Wever
Annie

Jeremy Shamos
Ralph

Damian Young
Gabriel

Kenny Chin
Korean Grocer

Jamahl Garrison-Lowe
Daniel (Stagehand)

Katherine O'Sullivan
Costume Assistant
Keenan Shimizu
Han
Akira Ito
Translator

Natalie Gold
Clara

Michael Siberry
Larry

Clark Middleton
Sydney

William Youmans
Bartender (Tommy)

Paula Pell
Lady in Bar

David Fierro
Man in Bar
Hudson Flynn
Kid in Bar (Billy)

Warren Kelley
Dresser

Joel Marsh Garland
Stagehand

Brent Bateman
Broadway Tourist

Donna Lynne Champlin
Broadway Lady

Valentino Musumeci
Broadway Kid

Taylor Schwencke
Broadway Kid

Craig muMs Grant
Broadway Man on Street

Kyle Knauf
Annoying Times Square Guy

Dave Neal
Annoying Times Square Guy

Kelly Southerland
Annoying Times Square Guy

Roberta Colindrez
Broadway Woman on Street
Catherine Peppers
Cashier

Frank Ridley
Mr. Roth

Janis Corsair
Female Usher

Rakesh G. Shah
Liquor Store Owner

Bill Camp
Crazy Man

Malachi Weir
Guy in Window

Jackie Hoffman
Lady on Balcony (Mary)

Stephen Adly Guirgis
Good Neighbor

Glenn Wein
Young Male Usher

Ebrahim Jaffer
Cab Driver
Rain Noe
Intermission Man

Susan Blackwell
Intermission Woman

Anna Hardwick
Blonde Reporter

Dusan Dukic
Newscaster

Helena-Alexis Seymour
Newscaster

Ian Finlay
Newscaster

Lynn Marocola
Theatre Goer (uncredited)

Paugh Shadow
Theater Guard (uncredited)
Director

Alejandro González Iñárritu
Director
Eva Z. Cabrera
Script Supervisor
Peter Kohn
First Assistant Director
Amy Lauritsen
Second Assistant Director
Catherine Feeny
Second Second Assistant Director

Adam Somner
First Assistant Director
Creator

Alejandro González Iñárritu
Writer

Nicolás Giacobone
Writer

Alexander Dinelaris
Writer

Armando Bo
Writer
Raymond Carver
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