Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)_
OSCAR WINNER
"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.
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Starring
Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis
Box Office
$103.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) earned $103.2M worldwide on a $18.0M budget — a 473% return on investment.
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu →
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Alejandro González Iñárritu →
Cast
Michael Keaton →
Michael Keaton stars as Riggan in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
Michael Keaton →
Year context
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was released 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (20)
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
KS
Keenan Shimizu
Han
AI
Akira Ito
Translator
Natalie Gold
Clara
Michael Siberry
Larry
Clark Middleton
Sydney
William Youmans
Bartender (Tommy)
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$18.0M
Budget
$103.2M
Revenue
+473%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Worldview Entertainment
Searchlight Pictures
AWARDS (12)
G
Academy Award for Best Picture
2015
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
2015
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Director
2015
WON
B
AACTA International Award for Best Film
2015
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (13,393 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$18,000,000
Box Office
$103,215,094
Profit
+$85,215,094
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) 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.
How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who directed Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Who stars in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
The cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) includes Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough.
How much did Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) make at the box office?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) earned $103,215,094 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,000,000.
What is the rating of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 13,393 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
KEYWORDS (11)
new york city
midlife crisis
superhero
dark comedy
times square
marijuana
broadway
magic realism
meditative
city life
father daughter relationship