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Death of a Superhero

2011Movie1 h 37 minNR

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes91%80%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes91%80%

Summary

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Ian Fitzgibbon
Written by
Anthony McCarten
Produced by
Michael Garland, Philipp Kreuzer, Astrid Kahmke
Music by
Marius Ruhland

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Facts

May 4, 2011 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
May 4, 2011
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, Ireland
Budget
$3
Available in
17 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Death of a Superhero?"

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Where can I stream Death of a Superhero?

PlexThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Death of a Superhero is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Death of a Superhero worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Death of a Superhero plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.