The Death of Superman
Seen it?2019 | 81 min | Science Fiction, Animation, Action, Drama, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 86K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Castorena, Sam Liu
- Jerry O'ConnellClark Kent / Superman (voice)
- Rebecca RomijnLois Lane (voice)
- Rainn WilsonLex Luthor (voice)
- Rosario DawsonDiana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
- Nathan FillionHal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
- Christopher GorhamBarry Allen / The Flash (voice)
- Matt LanterArthur Curry / Aquaman (voice)
- Shemar MooreVictor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
- Nyambi NyambiMartian Manhunter (voice)
- Jason O'MaraBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)