Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

20142hEnglish

Accolades

4Oscar

Wins

2Golden Globe

Wins

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Genres

DramaComedy

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

6

Wins

16

Nominations

4 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe

Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · Michael Keaton
Best Picture · Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole, Producers
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture · Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bó
Cinematography · Emmanuel Lubezki
Directing · Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Writing (Original Screenplay) · Written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. & Armando Bo

Full award breakdown

2015

Academy Awards

4Wins

9Noms

◆ Won

Best Picture

Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole, Producers

2015

◆ Won

Cinematography

Emmanuel Lubezki

2015

◆ Won

Directing

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

2015

◆ Won

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. & Armando Bo

2015

Nom

Actor in a Leading Role

Michael Keaton

2015

Nom

Actor in a Supporting Role

Edward Norton

2015

Nom

Actress in a Supporting Role

Emma Stone

2015

Nom

Sound Editing

Martín Hernández and Aaron Glascock

2015

Nom

Sound Mixing

Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño and Thomas Varga

2015

2015

Golden Globes

2Wins

7Noms

◆ Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Michael Keaton

2015

◆ Won

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bó

2015

Nom

Best Director - Motion Picture

Alejandro González Iñárritu

2015

Nom

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Birdman

2015

Nom

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Antonio Sanchez

2015

Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Edward Norton

2015

Nom

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Emma Stone

2015

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Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Riggan

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Sam

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Jake

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Mike

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

Laura

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Lesley

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Sylvia

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Tabitha

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