Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Seen it?2009 | 67 min | Science Fiction, Animation, Adventure, Drama, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Liu
- Tim DalySuperman (voice)
- Kevin ConroyBatman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Clancy BrownLex Luthor (voice)
- Xander BerkeleyCaptain Atom (voice)
- Corey BurtonCaptain Marvel / Solomon Grundy (voice)
- Ricardo ChaviraMajor Force (voice)
- Allison MackPower Girl (voice)
- John C. McGinleyMetallo (voice)
- CCH PounderAmanda Waller (voice)
- LeVar BurtonBlack Lightning (voice)