Where to watch Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) tonight
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 13,968 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Released
- October 17, 2014
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 13,968 votes
- Director
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Starring
- Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) rated?
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is rated R in the US.
- Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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