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Death of a Superhero

NR20111h 37mIan Fitzgibbon
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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"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.

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SuperheroMelancholyDramaticAdmiringComplicatedTragic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death of a Superhero (2011) about?

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

Who stars in Death of a Superhero?

Death of a Superhero stars Andy Serkis (Dr. Adrian King), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Donald Clarke), Michael McElhatton (James Clarke), Sharon Horgan (Renata Clarke), Aisling Loftus (Shelly). The film was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

How long is Death of a Superhero?

Death of a Superhero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated NR.

Is Death of a Superhero worth watching?

Death of a Superhero holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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