Type in any movie or show to find where you can watch it, or type a person's name.

Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance Poster

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

R
Movie
2014
2h 0m
English
Drama, Comedy
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
WATCHMODE
7.6
IMDB
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
89

Where to watch

USA Streaming Sources
 
Spectrum On Demand
See something wrong? Let us know

My Friends' Ratings

In order to see what your friends rated Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), you need a Watchmode account. It's free and takes just a minute. Create an account
Michael Keaton
Riggan Thomson
Edward Norton
Mike Shiner
Andrea Riseborough
Laura Aulburn
Amy Ryan
Sylvia
Lindsay Duncan
Tabitha Dickinson
Bill Camp
Crazy Man
Kenny Chin
Korean Grocer
Jamahl GarrisonLowe
Daniel (Stagehand)
Katherine OSullivan
Costume Assistant
Akira Ito
Translator
William Youmans
Bartender (Tommy)
Paula Pell
Lady in Bar
David Fierro
Man in Bar
Hudson Flynn
Kid in Bar (Billy)

Featured Comments/Tips

mogwaylaven says...
10 years ago
I honestly think they could have done a better job with this movie. Not sure why it is nominated for best picture, but it's not my cup of tea. The plot is weak and some acting is even weaker, which makes it funny because it's about a play. The dialog is long and sometimes lots of words have been used but nothing is said.
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  3200
shackra says...
10 years ago
I kind of crazy movie. It is not about they giving us «old-fashioned apocalyptic porn» like «Birdman: The Phoenix Rises.» «They love blood. They love action. Not this talky, depressing, philosophical bullshit» That's hilarious, because that's what the movie may look to the mainstream audience and that's exactly what they were expecting from Birdman. Bravo!
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  1500
kvdsteege says...
10 years ago
A thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and Edward Norton.
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  300
dahercar says...
10 years ago
If you get to understand this film, it´s excellent. If you don´t, you are gonna think you waste 2 hours of your life.
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  300

Featured User Reviews

Mitzle-deleted-1476635645
10/10  9 years ago
So, I just saw Birdman, and it was pretty fucking fantastic. Now, I've been excited to see this movie for a while because it's from one of my favourite directors, Alejandro González Iñárritu. I've seen every single one of his feature-length films and I don't think there's a si More
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  500
Bradym03
CONTAINS SPOILERS10/10  4 years ago
"I'm nothing. I'm not even here."

'Birdman' was my most anticipated film of 2014. But just like every time I really wanted to see a film so baldy I have to wait for a while until I finally get a chance to watch it. Story of my life really. But anywhere, I finally saw the f More
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  100
drqshadow
7/10  5 years ago
Michael Keaton leads the charge as a teetering schizophrenic actor, struggling to find validation on Broadway after a long, expired run as a glossy Hollywood blockbuster-dweller.

On a purely technical level, it's astounding. Precisely edited to appear as though the whole thing were executed i More
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  100
Matthew Brady-deleted-1534855046
CONTAINS SPOILERS10/10  7 years ago
"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 leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, More
Like  -  Dislike  -  Comment  -  100

You might also like...

Streaming sources forRussian Doll
Russian Doll
Streaming sources forHusbands and Wives
Husbands and Wives
Streaming sources forBeing John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
Streaming sources forBarry
Barry
Streaming sources forThe Banshees of Inisherin
The Banshees of Inisherin
Streaming sources forA Serious Man
A Serious Man
Streaming sources forLittle Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine
Streaming sources forNetwork
Network
Streaming sources forBored to Death
Bored to Death
Streaming sources forBeef
Beef
Streaming sources forPeacemaker
Peacemaker
Streaming sources forRescue Me
Rescue Me
Streaming sources forSideways
Sideways
Streaming sources forThree Colors White
Three Colors: White
Streaming sources forThe Venture Bros
The Venture Bros.
Streaming sources forAmerican Beauty
American Beauty
Streaming sources forThe Player
The Player
Streaming sources forGetting On
Getting On
Streaming sources forLoudermilk
Loudermilk
Streaming sources forDead to Me
Dead to Me
Streaming sources forWatchmen
Watchmen
Streaming sources forThe White Lotus
The White Lotus
Streaming sources forThe Man from Earth
The Man from Earth
Streaming sources forPatriot
Patriot
Streaming sources forThe Midnight Gospel
The Midnight Gospel

VideosPlay Video

Back to Top