Death of a Superhero(2011)
When time is precious living can't wait
Death of a Superhero Synopsis
A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.
Death of a Superhero (2011) is a drama film directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, released on May 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton and Sharon Horgan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Writers:
- Anthony McCarten, Anthony McCarten
- Producers:
- Michael Garland, Astrid Kahmke, Philipp Kreuzer
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Fährmann
- Composer:
- Marius Ruhland
- Production:
- Picture Circle, Bavaria Pictures, Grand Pictures
- Budget:
- $3
- Status:
- Released
Death of a Superhero (2011) Trailer
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Death of a Superhero Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Ronan Raftery
as Jeff
Sean Duggan
as Teacher
Enda Oates
as English Teacher
- Emma Eliza Regan
Emma Eliza Regan
as Morna
Jessica Schwarz
as Tanya
- Lilly Forgách
Lilly Forgách
as Shrink #1
Ian Fitzgibbon
as Shrink #2
Key crew
Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, written by Anthony McCarten and Anthony McCarten, produced by Michael Garland, Astrid Kahmke and Philipp Kreuzer.
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Death of a Superhero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 117 ratings.
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Death of a Superhero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death of a Superhero online?
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Death of a Superhero (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death of a Superhero?
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The main cast of Death of a Superhero (2011) includes Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan and Aisling Loftus. The film was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death of a Superhero released?
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Death of a Superhero was released on May 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Death of a Superhero worth watching?
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Death of a Superhero (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death of a Superhero?
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