Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
A washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.
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 intense is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicsurrealintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) for you?
Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) scary?
No. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) runs 2h.
Where can I stream Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is streaming on Max.
Does Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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