How I Became a Superhero
Paris 2020. While superheroes have assimilated into the Parisian society, they discover a new drug that gives themselves personal superpowers to mere mortals. Lieutenants Moreau and Schaltzmann are investigating the case with the support of two ex-superheroes, Monte Carlo and Callista. They'll do whatever it takes to dismantle the traffic. But Moreau's past resurfaces, and the investigation becomes more complicated.
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About How I Became a Superhero
How I Became a Superhero is a 2020 French-language science fiction, adventure and action film directed by Douglas Attal. The cast is led by Pio Marmaï, Vimala Pons, Benoît Poelvoorde. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
How I Became a Superhero was produced by Trésor Films, Artémis Productions, and Shelter Prod and made in France. It was released on November 19, 2020, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Douglas Attal
- Writers
- Douglas Attal, Cédric Anger
- Release date
- November 19, 2020
- OTT release
- July 9, 2021
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $18 million
- Production
- Trésor Films, Artémis Productions, Shelter Prod
How I Became a Superhero cast & crew
How I Became a Superhero was directed by Douglas Attal and written by Douglas Attal and Cédric Anger.
The cast features Pio Marmaï as Gary Moreau, Vimala Pons as Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann, Benoît Poelvoorde as Monté Carlo, Leïla Bekhti as Callista, Swann Arlaud as Naja, and Gilles Cohen as Commissaire Chairmont.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adrien Prevost, cinematography is by Nicolas Loir, and it was produced by Patrick Quinet and Emma Javaux.
Is How I Became a Superhero worth watching?
How I Became a Superhero holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 558 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and action, How I Became a Superhero is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on July 9, 2021.
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Cast of How I Became a Superhero
Pio Marmaï
Gary Moreau
Vimala Pons
Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann
Benoît Poelvoorde
Monté Carlo
Leïla Bekhti
Callista
Swann Arlaud
Naja
Gilles Cohen
Commissaire Chairmont
Léonie Souchaud
Lily
Camille Japy
Elisbeth Caghieri
Louis Peres
Rudy
Théo Christine
Ismaël
Clovis Cornillac
Gigaman
Rafaël Guez
Eclipso
How I Became a Superhero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How I Became a Superhero in United States?
How I Became a Superhero is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is How I Became a Superhero on Netflix?
Yes — How I Became a Superhero is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is How I Became a Superhero in?
How I Became a Superhero is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is How I Became a Superhero?
How I Became a Superhero runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is How I Became a Superhero rated?
How I Became a Superhero is rated 15. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 558 ratings.
▸When did How I Became a Superhero release on OTT?
How I Became a Superhero became available digitally on July 9, 2021.
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