Death of a Superhero (2011)

Name: Death of a Superhero
Rating: 3.6

3.6 of 5 from 45 ratings

1h 33min

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Based on the successful book by NZ author Anthony McCarten, 'Death of a Superhero' brings laughs, tears and incredible animated sequences to the screen. To the world around him, Donald (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) appears to be a typical teenager. He's moody towards his parents, awkward around girls, and ambivalent about the struggle to fit in at school. But Donald also possesses an extraordinary imagination and a talent for art that sets him apart from his peers. When he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Donald retreats into the fantasy world of the superheroes which he creates in order to avoid confronting the reality of his life.
With the help of a compassionate therapist (Andy Serkis), family and friends who care for him, and a young woman who becomes his first love (Aisling Loftus), Donald decides to make the most of every day.
Actors:: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Lilly Forgach, Ian Fitzgibbon, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan, Ronan Raftery, Andy Serkis, Aisling Loftus, Sean Duggan, Ben Harding, Killian Coyle, Rebecca Thompson, Enda Oates, Peter Sexton, Jane Brennan, Aisling Bodkin, Dónal Haughey, Simon Mulcahy, Holly Gregg, Emma Eliza Regan
Directors:: Ian Fitzgibbon
Voiced By:: Amy Huberman
Writers:: Anthony McCarten
Genres:: Drama
Countries:: Germany