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Death of a Superhero

6.920111h 37mNRMovieDrama

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

DirectorIan Fitzgibbon
WriterAnthony McCarten
ProducersAstrid Kahmke·Paul Donovan

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Cast · Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon

ASAndy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Dr. Adrian King
TBThomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Donald Clarke
MMMichael McElhatton
Michael McElhatton
James Clarke
SHSharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan
Renata Clarke
ALAisling Loftus
Aisling Loftus
Shelly
RRRonan Raftery
Ronan Raftery
Jeff
SDSean Duggan
Sean Duggan
Teacher
EOEnda Oates
Enda Oates
English Teacher
ER
Emma Eliza Regan
Morna
JSJessica Schwarz
Jessica Schwarz
Tanya
LF
Lilly Forgách
Shrink #1
IFIan Fitzgibbon
Ian Fitzgibbon
Shrink #2

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Death of a Superhero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Death of a Superhero?

Death of a Superhero is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Death of a Superhero on Netflix?

No, Death of a Superhero is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Death of a Superhero on Amazon Prime Video?

Death of a Superhero isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Death of a Superhero for free?

Death of a Superhero is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.