What is the Metascore for Birdman?

Birdman has a Metascore of 88 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Birdman streaming in?

Birdman streams on Vi Movies & TV in India; Disney+, KlikFilm in Indonesia; Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Prime Video in South Africa; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+, TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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Birdman Review (2014) — 84% Celluloid Score

Item: Birdman
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu · 2014 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Birdman (2014) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (91%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (77%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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91% Editorial Rating

77% Audience snapshot · excluded

88 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 0m
Cast: Michael Keaton , Emma Stone , Zach Galifianakis , Edward Norton , Andrea Riseborough , Naomi Watts , Amy Ryan , Lindsay Duncan
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Birdman (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Birdman by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia	Disney+, KlikFilm
Japan	Disney+, U-NEXT
Malaysia	Disney+
South Africa	Prime Video
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
United Kingdom	Disney+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (77%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Birdman (2014) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

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.

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