Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Can I watch Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) in United States? Yes — you can stream Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
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| Brazil | Disney Plus, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cindie Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a 2014 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The cast is led by Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 13800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was produced by TSG Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, and New Regency Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 17, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $103 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Writers
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone
- Release date
- October 17, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $103 million
- Production
- TSG Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, New Regency Pictures
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) cast & crew
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolás Giacobone.
The cast features Michael Keaton as Riggan, Emma Stone as Sam, Zach Galifianakis as Jake, Edward Norton as Mike, Andrea Riseborough as Laura, and Naomi Watts as Lesley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Sánchez, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Arnon Milchan and Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) worth watching?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 13,806 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Cast of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) in United States?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) in?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) rated?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 13,806 ratings.
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