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Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero

Drama · 2011

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

Movie details

Death of a Superhero

“When time is precious living can't wait”

2011 Drama 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ian Fitzgibbon

Written by

Anthony McCarten

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Dr. Adrian King

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Donald Clarke

Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

James Clarke

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Renata Clarke

Aisling Loftus

Aisling Loftus

Shelly

Ronan Raftery

Ronan Raftery

Jeff

Sean Duggan

Sean Duggan

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Court is in session

Put Death of a Superhero on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.