Death of a Superhero Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

when time is precious living can't wait

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Last modified: Jul. 15, 2012

Death of a Superhero

Release Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 NYC Only

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

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon

Starring: Andy Serkis • Michael McElhatton • Sharon Horgan • Thomas Sangster

N/A Drama 1 hr, 37 m

3 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A teenage comicbook artist suffering from leukemia finds escape from the harsh realities of life in his illustrated adventures, in which the indestructible Miracle Man fights a never-ending battle against his arch-nemesis, the mad scientist known as the Glove.

Drama Fantasy Teen

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Who stars in Death of a Superhero – Cast List

Andy Serkis
... Dr. Adrian King

Animal Farm, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
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Michael McElhatton
... James Clarke

Togo, The Last Duel
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Sharon Horgan
... Renata Clarke

Game Night, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
T
Thomas Sangster
... Donald Clarke

The Maze Runner, Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Who is making Death of a Superhero – Crew List

A look at Death of a Superhero behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ian Fitzgibbon last helmed Perrier's Bounty. The film's writer Anthony McCarten last penned I Wanna Dance With Somebody and The Two Popes.

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten
Producers: Astrid Kahmke
Philipp Kreuzer
Anthony McCarten

Studios: Tribeca Film
Production Company: Bavaria Pictures

Production – What we know about the Death of a Superhero

Key Facts

Based on the novel by internationally acclaimed author Anthony McCarten.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2012

Completed

Changed Death of a Superhero movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: when time is precious living can't wait
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Death of a Superhero Trailers and Clips

Death of a Superhero

Theatrical Trailer

Death of a Superhero Release Date: When was the film released?

Death of a Superhero was released in New York on Friday, May 4 , 2012. The film was released in approximately 1 theater. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Avengers, LOL and Mother's Day.

Death of a Superhero Digital Release Date

Death of a Superhero is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.