Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)(2014)
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.
Movie: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Top 10 Billed Cast
Riggan
Sam
Jake
Mike
Laura
Lesley
Sylvia
Tabitha
Annie
Ralph
Video Trailer Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Video: Official Teaser Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Official Worldwide Trailer
"Ask Me If He Sells Tickets"
"Bloggers"
"Bring the Curtain Down"
"Coffee"
"Does She Talk"
"Flight"
"Foreign Press"
All 19 videos
Official Teaser Trailer - Trailer
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
Official Worldwide Trailer - Trailer
"Ask Me If He Sells Tickets" - Clip
"Bloggers" - Teaser
"Bring the Curtain Down" - Clip
"Coffee" - Clip
"Does She Talk" - Clip
"Flight" - Teaser
"Foreign Press" - Clip
"Hammer" - Clip
"Let's Make A Comeback" - Teaser
"This is my career, this is my chance to do some work that actually means something." - Featurette
"Truth or Dare" - Clip
"You Mock Twitter" - Clip
Director's Commentary - Featurette
Featurette: "The Story" - Featurette
Now Playing - Teaser
Now Playing - Teaser
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