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Supergirl

1984·Movie
2h 4min·PG

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Her first great adventure.

After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
80s SuperheroCampy FantasyHeroic AdventureLighthearted ToneMagic vs. SuperpowersEarly Comic AdaptationNostalgic CharmFamily-Friendly ActionSimple Good vs Evil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Supergirl

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Where can I stream Supergirl legally?

Supergirl is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Supergirl worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Supergirl rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Supergirl?

2 h 4 min

Supergirl runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Supergirl based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Supergirl?

Critics30
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate Supergirl higher (38) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Supergirl a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$14 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.

What language is Supergirl in?

EnglishCzech

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

In how many countries can I watch Supergirl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Supergirl in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Supergirl use?

Would Hurt a ChildAll There in the ScriptCold IronFoilTaken for GraniteEvil RedheadCurse Escape ClauseNegated Moment of AwesomeShared UniverseBullying a DragonSupervillain LairMost Common Superpowerand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 storytelling tropes for Supergirl, including Would Hurt a Child, All There in the Script, Cold Iron.