Death of a Superhero

Name: Death of a Superhero
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-05-04
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus

2011·Movie·NR·97 min·★ 6.9(116)

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“When time is precious living can't wait”

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

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About Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero is a 2011 English-language drama film directed by Ian Fitzgibbon. The cast is led by Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.

Death of a Superhero was produced by Picture Circle, Bavaria Pictures, and Grand Pictures and made in Germany and Ireland. It was released on May 4, 2011, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Writers: Anthony McCarten
Release date: May 4, 2011
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Germany, Ireland
Budget: $0 million
Production: Picture Circle, Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures

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Death of a Superhero cast & crew

Death of a Superhero was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon and written by Anthony McCarten.

The cast features Andy Serkis as Dr. Adrian King, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Donald Clarke, Michael McElhatton as James Clarke, Sharon Horgan as Renata Clarke, Aisling Loftus as Shelly, and Ronan Raftery as Jeff.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marius Ruhland, cinematography is by Tom Fährmann, and it was produced by Michael Garland and Astrid Kahmke.

Is Death of a Superhero worth watching?

Death of a Superhero holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 116 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Death of a Superhero is worth a place on your watchlist.

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