BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself
US
| Bill Camp | Crazy Man |
| Edward Norton | Mike |
| Michael Keaton | Riggan Thomson |
| Andrea Riseborough | Laura |
| Emma Stone | Sam |
| Naomi Watts | Lesley |
| Zach Galifianakis | Jake |
| Amy Ryan | Sylvia |
| Lindsay Duncan | Tabitha |
| Merritt Wever | Annie |
| Jeremy Shamos | Ralph |
| Damian Young | Gabriel |
| Producer | Arnon Milchan |
| Producer | James W. Skotchdopole |
| Director | Alejandro G. Iñárritu |
| Producer | Alejandro G. Iñárritu |
| Writer | Alejandro G. Iñárritu |
| Producer | John Lesher |
| Writer | Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. |
| Writer | Armando Bo |
| Writer | Nicolás Giacobone |
| Director of Photography | Emmanuel Lubezki |
Oscar® Wins
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher and James W. Skotchdopole
Achievement in Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Achievement in Directing
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Original Screenplay
Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. & Armando Bo
Golden Globe® Wins
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Michael Keaton
Best Screenplay
Alejandro G. Inarritu, Nicholas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris & Armando Bo
BAFTA® Wins
Best Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki