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Superman: Red Son

2009·Movie
1h 2min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
IMDb7.1

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Politics, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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What if Superman had been raised in the Soviet Union?

In Red Son, Superman's rocket ship lands on a Ukrainian collective farm rather than in Kansas, an implied reason being a small time difference (a handful of hours) from the original timeline, meaning Earth's rotation placed the Ukraine in the ship's path instead of Kansas. Instead of fighting for "...truth, justice, and the American Way", Superman is described in Soviet radio broadcasts "...as the Champion of the common worker who fights a never-ending battle for Stalin, socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact." His "secret identity" (i.e. the name his adoptive parents gave him) is a state secret.
Alternate HistoryCold WarSupermanPolitical SatireDystopianSuperheroesSoviet UnionIdeological Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Dylan Coburn
Written by:
Mark Millar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Superman: Red Son

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Where can I stream Superman: Red Son legally?

Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Superman: Red Son worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Superman: Red Son rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Superman: Red Son?

1 h 2 min

Superman: Red Son runs 1 h 2 min.

What language is Superman: Red Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Superman: Red Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Superman: Red Son in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Superman: Red Son use?

Shooting SupermanThis Cannot Be!Adaptational Name ChangeArtificial HumanGrey-and-Grey MoralityWouldn't Hit a GirlUnwitting PawnRace LiftBreaking the BondsFingoreForeshadowingBody Horrorand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Superman: Red Son, including Shooting Superman, This Cannot Be!, Adaptational Name Change.