'' Birdman '' had a limited theatrical release in the United States on October 17 , 2014 , followed by a wide release on November 14 , grossing more than $ 103 million worldwide . The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture , along with Best Director , Best Original Screenplay , and Best Cinematography from a total of nine nominations , tying it with '' The Grand Budapest Hotel '' for the most nominated and awarded film at the Academy 's 87th annual awards ceremony with four wins per film . It also won Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards , as well as Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Keaton and Best Screenplay at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards
87th annual awards ceremony
87th Academy Awards
Birdman (film)