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The Death of Superman

2019Movie1 h 21 minPG-13

Animation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes93%86%

A brutally violent, thrilling sci-fi movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

Witness the day Metropolis stood still.

When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

Feels like

  • Superhero Action
  • DC Comics Adaptation
  • Destruction & Sacrifice
  • Visually Intense
  • Mythic Stakes
  • Modern Animation
  • Heroic Fantasy
  • Comic Book Style

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Sam Liu, Jake Castorena
Written by
Peter Tomasi
Produced by
Sam Liu
Music by
Frederik Wiedmann

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Facts

January 13, 2019 · 1 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
January 13, 2019
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Animation, Action, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

The Masquerade Will Kill Your Dating Life, Blood Is Squicker in Water, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome +9

  • The Masquerade Will Kill Your Dating Life
  • Blood Is Squicker in Water
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Starter Villain
  • Seinfeldian Conversation
  • The Cameo
  • Foreshadowing
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Heroic Second Wind
  • This Is Gonna Suck

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Death of Superman?"

Questions about The Death of Superman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Death of Superman?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Death of Superman from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Death of Superman worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is there a sequel to The Death of Superman?

  1. The Death of Superman (2019)
  2. Reign of the Supermen (2019)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Reign of the Supermen (2019).

Is The Death of Superman okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Death of Superman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Death of Superman use?

The Masquerade Will Kill Your Dating LifeBlood Is Squicker in WaterChuck Cunningham SyndromeCurb-Stomp BattleStarter VillainSeinfeldian ConversationThe CameoForeshadowingAdaptation DistillationDemoted to ExtraHeroic Second WindThis Is Gonna Suckand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including The Masquerade Will Kill Your Dating Life, Blood Is Squicker in Water, and Chuck Cunningham Syndrome.