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A Balasaur Score of 82 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 87/100. Scores higher than 97% of the 6,930 2010s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Max.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic87/100
13,809 audience votes
Key crew
- Alejandro G. IñárrituDirector
- Alejandro G. IñárrituWriter
- Alexander DinelarisWriter
- Nicolás GiacoboneWriter
- Armando BoWriter
- Antonio SánchezOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael KeatonRiggan
- Emma StoneSam
- Zach GalifianakisJake
- Edward NortonMike
- Andrea RiseboroughLaura
- Naomi WattsLesley
- Amy RyanSylvia
- Lindsay DuncanTabitha
- Merritt WeverAnnie
- Jeremy ShamosRalph
- Damian YoungGabriel
- Kenny ChinKorean Grocer
Stills
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Themes
new york citymidlife crisisshow businesssuperherodark comedytimes squarealter egoaging actorbroadwaymagic realismcity lifefather daughter relationship
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