Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

October. 17,2014      R
Rating:
7.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Michael Keaton as  Riggan Thomson
Emma Stone as  Sam Thomson
Zach Galifianakis as  Jake
Edward Norton as  Mike Shiner
Andrea Riseborough as  Laura Aulburn
Amy Ryan as  Sylvia
Naomi Watts as  Lesley Truman
Lindsay Duncan as  Tabitha Dickinson
Merritt Wever as  Annie
Jeremy Shamos as  Ralph

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