Movie

Death of a Superhero

“When time is precious living can't wait”

★ 6.9(116)20111h 37m

Death of a Superhero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Release date: 2011-05-04
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Budget: $3
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Picture Circle

Death of a Superhero — trailer

About Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero is a 2011 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, starring Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Michael McElhatton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death of a Superhero in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Andy Serkis

Dr. Adrian King

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Donald Clarke

Michael McElhatton

James Clarke

Sharon Horgan

Renata Clarke

Aisling Loftus

Shelly

Ronan Raftery

Jeff

Sean Duggan

Teacher

Enda Oates

English Teacher

Emma Eliza Regan

Morna

Jessica Schwarz

Tanya

Lilly Forgách

Shrink #1

Ian Fitzgibbon

Shrink #2

Themes & keywords

superheromelancholydramaticadmiringcomplicatedtragic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death of a Superhero in Australia?+

In Australia, Death of a Superhero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Death of a Superhero on Netflix?+

Death of a Superhero is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Death of a Superhero?+

Death of a Superhero has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Death of a Superhero?+

Death of a Superhero stars Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan and Aisling Loftus.

When did Death of a Superhero come out?+

Death of a Superhero is a 2011 movie directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.

What genre is Death of a Superhero?+

Death of a Superhero is Drama film.

Who directed Death of a Superhero?+

Death of a Superhero was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.