Death of a Superhero

Where to Watch Death of a Superhero (2011) (Legally)

When time is precious living can't wait
May 4, 2011 DE 97 min NR
6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
116 votes
Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2011), without spoilers.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 97 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.9/10 from about 116 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

superhero, melancholy, dramatic, admiring, complicated, tragic

Official trailer

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Plot

A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.

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Main cast

Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
as Dr. Adrian King
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Donald Clarke
Michael McElhatton
Michael McElhatton
as James Clarke
Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan
as Renata Clarke
Aisling Loftus
Aisling Loftus
as Shelly
Ronan Raftery
Ronan Raftery
as Jeff
Sean Duggan
Sean Duggan
as Teacher
Enda Oates
Enda Oates
as English Teacher
Emma Eliza Regan
Emma Eliza Regan
as Morna
Jessica Schwarz
Jessica Schwarz
as Tanya