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The Return of Captain Invincible

1983Movie1 h 36 minPG

59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes67%36%

An eccentric, gloriously campy fantasy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

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Story

What the world needs now is a shining hero!

In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...

Feels like

  • Campy Superhero Parody
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Nostalgic 80s Aesthetic
  • Mel Gibson Early Career
  • Surreal Humor
  • Lighthearted Satire
  • B-Movie Charm
  • Physical Slapstick
  • Irreverent Tone

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Philippe Mora
Written by
Richard O'Brien, Steven E. de Souza, Peter Smalley
Music by
William Motzing

Everyone

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Facts

January 28, 1983 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
January 28, 1983
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$3 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Propaganda Hero, Shout-Out, Percussive Maintenance +9

  • Propaganda Hero
  • Shout-Out
  • Percussive Maintenance
  • Flying Brick
  • Power Incontinence
  • Shoulders of Doom
  • Pungeon Master
  • Underwear of Power
  • Been There, Shaped History
  • Kick the Dog
  • Smoking Hot Sex
  • Running Gag

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Return of Captain Invincible?"

Questions about The Return of Captain Invincible

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Return of Captain Invincible worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is The Return of Captain Invincible okay for kids?

PG

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

Will The Return of Captain Invincible make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Return of Captain Invincible?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Return of Captain Invincible use?

Propaganda HeroShout-OutPercussive MaintenanceFlying BrickPower IncontinenceShoulders of DoomPungeon MasterUnderwear of PowerBeen There, Shaped HistoryKick the DogSmoking Hot SexRunning Gagand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Propaganda Hero, Shout-Out, and Percussive Maintenance.