# Birdman (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/birdman-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 77% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Alejandro G. Iñárritu |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Birdman (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Iñárritu’s backstage fever dream won Best Picture — Keaton’s comeback and a Steadicam flex for the ages. Metascore 88/100. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

## Critics consensus

Iñárritu’s backstage fever dream won Best Picture — Keaton’s comeback and a Steadicam flex for the ages.

## 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.

## Cast

Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts, Amy Ryan, Lindsay Duncan

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Prime Video, Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+, KlikFilm
India: Vi Movies & TV

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Birdman worth watching?**
Birdman holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Iñárritu’s backstage fever dream won Best Picture — Keaton’s comeback and a Steadicam flex for the ages.

**What is Birdman about?**
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.

**Who directed Birdman?**
Birdman (2014) was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Birdman?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 91%, audience 77%, Metascore 88/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Birdman?**
Birdman is on Prime Video, Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+, KlikFilm in Indonesia; on Vi Movies & TV in India. Availability varies by region.

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