Superman: Doomsday

2007·Movie
1h 15min·PG-13
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Superman: Doomsday fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Where were you the day Superman died?

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
Superhero ActionComic Book AdaptationIntense ViolenceBleak ToneTragic HeroSacrificeDoomsdayTechnological Threat

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Superman: Doomsday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman: Doomsday legally?

You can 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: Doomsday worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Superman: Doomsday rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Superman: Doomsday?

1 h 15 min

Superman: Doomsday runs 1 h 15 min.

Is Superman: Doomsday based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Superman: Doomsday?

Critics57
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Superman: Doomsday much the same way.

What language is Superman: Doomsday in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Superman: Doomsday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Superman: Doomsday in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Superman: Doomsday use?

Pre-Mortem One-LinerDark Is Not EvilMotive RantRight-Hand CatExplosive LeashPragmatic AdaptationWhat Could Have BeenShadow ArchetypeMr. FanserviceSecret Secret-KeeperCut Lex Luthor a CheckSpiteful Spitand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for Superman: Doomsday, including Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Dark Is Not Evil, Motive Rant.

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