Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) appropriate for children?

# Birdman Parental Guide **Not recommended for children.** This R-rated drama contains strong language throughout, strong violence including a suicide attempt, and moderate sexual content. The film's dark, mature themes about ego and mental health require adult comprehension, making it suitable only for older teens at minimum.

Is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) safe for children?

Q: What age is Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) suitable for?

Our verdict for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2014

Rating

Genre

Drama, Comedy

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

Riggan

Emma Stone

Sam

Zach Galifianakis

Jake

Edward Norton

Mike

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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