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A Man Who Was Superman

2008·Movie
1h 42min
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Small miracles can change the world.

A snobbish producer makes a documentary about the extraordinary behavior of her neighbor who believes himself to be Superman.
Korean CinemaHeartwarmingQuirky RomanceMental HealthUnconventional ProtagonistSocial OutcastCharacter StudyEmotional ResonanceHumanism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is A Man Who Was Superman worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Man Who Was Superman?

1 h 42 min

A Man Who Was Superman runs 1 h 42 min.

Was A Man Who Was Superman a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.

What language is A Man Who Was Superman in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.