Death of a Superhero
Seen it?2011 | 97 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Batman Begins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34K worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon
- Andy SerkisDr. Adrian King
- Thomas Brodie-SangsterDonald Clarke
- Michael McElhattonJames Clarke
- Sharon HorganRenata Clarke
- Aisling LoftusShelly
- Ronan RafteryJeff
- Sean DugganTeacher
- Enda OatesEnglish Teacher
- Emma Eliza ReganMorna
- Jessica SchwarzTanya