

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.
Death of a Superhero (2011) is a drama film directed by Ian Fitzgibbon. It stars Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Michael McElhatton. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 117 votes.

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

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Death of a Superhero stars Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Michael McElhatton, and Sharon Horgan, and was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
Death of a Superhero has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.
Death of a Superhero was released in 2011.
Death of a Superhero is a drama film.
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