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Birdman Review (2014) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · 2014 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Birdman worth watching in the UK?

Birdman (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (77%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Birdman?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

91% Critic Score
77% Audience
88 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 0m
Cast
Michael Keaton , Emma Stone , Zach Galifianakis , Edward Norton , Andrea Riseborough , Naomi Watts , Amy Ryan , Lindsay Duncan
Where to watch in the UK
Prime Video, Disney+

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

  • Prime Video
  • Disney+

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (91% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (77%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Birdman worth watching?

    Yes — Birdman earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (77%).

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Birdman

    Birdman (2014) Review

    Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Birdman (2014) remains a defining Drama landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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