Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2015)
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is streaming in Japan on Disney+, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 13,923 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Disney+, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of English drama with a comedy streak. That score holds across 13,923 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 13,923 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | PG12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Japan
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