Death of a Superhero (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Death of a Superhero is a 2012 animated drama directed by Ian Fitzgibbon. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $41,575 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the IFTA Awards 2013. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death of a Superhero About?
The premise of Death of a Superhero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sixteen-year-old boy named Donald grapples with his own mortality and the impact it has on his creativity and imagination. Facing a serious illness, he finds comfort and guidance from an unusual therapist who encourages him to appreciate the beauty of life, love, and artistic expression. Through their interactions, Donald embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the meaning of existence and find strength in the face of adversity.
The Director of Death of a Superhero
Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
- Director Ian Fitzgibbon
More from Ian Fitzgibbon
More films directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, best-rated first: Perrier's Bounty, Dark Lies the Island, Breakfast Wine and A Film with Me in It.
Death of a Superhero Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Death of a Superhero 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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TMDB 69% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Death of a Superhero Plot Summary
What happens in Death of a Superhero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Don, a 15-year-old struggling with the weight of his diagnosis—terminal cancer—finds himself lost in a world of comic stories that feature his own superhero. Ignoring the pleas of his therapist, he attempts to take his life by the train tracks but ultimately decides to let the train rush by without him. Haunted by hallucinations, he experiences a vision of a twisted woman laughing at him during a medical scan.
In a desperate attempt to intervene, his worried parents send him to therapy, where he meets psychiatrist Dr. Adrian King. Initially resistant, Don expresses his disdain for King’s methods by leaving a graffiti mark, a Skull ‘n’ Crossbones, on the psychiatrist’s boat. Eventually, he cleans it off and engages in a heartfelt conversation with King about his crush, Shelly.
Full summary
The whole story of Death of a Superhero, scene by scene
Death of a Superhero Box Office
Death of a Superhero grossed $41,575 worldwide. $607 came from the US and Canada and $40,968 (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.6K
- US & Canada
- $607
- International
- $41K
Death of a Superhero Awards & Nominations
Death of a Superhero earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the IFTA Awards 2013.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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IFTA Awards 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
Death of a Superhero Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Death of a Superhero.
How Well Do You Know Death of a Superhero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main coping mechanism for Don's struggles with terminal cancer?
Cars in Death of a Superhero
6 cars on screen, including the Hyosung XRX 125 SM and the 1993 SAAB 900.
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Hyosung XRX 125 SM Important role -
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2007 Ford Mondeo MkIII Minor role -
Volvo V70 Minor role
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Death of a Superhero FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Death of a Superhero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death of a Superhero?
Death of a Superhero runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Death of a Superhero released?
Death of a Superhero was released on May 4, 2012.
Who directed Death of a Superhero?
Death of a Superhero was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
More films by Ian Fitzgibbon How much did Death of a Superhero make at the box office?
Death of a Superhero grossed $41,575 worldwide ($607 domestic, $40,968 international).
How is Death of a Superhero rated?
Death of a Superhero has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Was Death of a Superhero nominated for any awards?
Death of a Superhero received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Death of a Superhero have a post-credit scene?
No. Death of a Superhero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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