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Death of a Superhero (2011) · Cineora

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AN IAN FITZGIBBON FILM

Death of a Superhero

20111h 37mNRMovie

Drama

IMDb7.0/ 10 · 3.8K votes

WHEN TIME IS PRECIOUS LIVING CAN'T WAIT

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

Melancholic
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Grief
Growing up
The mind

Pace: Slow burn
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains self-harm or suicide.

DirectorIan Fitzgibbon

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Andy SerkisDr. Adrian King

Thomas Brodie-SangsterDonald Clarke

Michael McElhattonJames Clarke

Sharon HorganRenata Clarke

Aisling LoftusShelly

Ronan RafteryJeff

Sean DugganTeacher

Enda OatesEnglish Teacher

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