Superhero Movie
“The greatest Superhero movie of all time! (not counting all the others)”
Synopsis
Rick Riker is a nerdy teen imbued with superpowers by a radioactive dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers, aka the villainously goofy Hourglass.
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Superhero Movie - Theatrical Trailer - 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-21
Top Cast
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Drake Bell
Rick Riker / Dragonfly
Sara Paxton
Jill Johnson
Christopher McDonald
Lou Landers
Leslie Nielsen
Uncle Albert Adams
Kevin Hart
Trey
Marion Ross
Aunt Lucille
Ryan Hansen
Lance Landers
Keith David
The Chief of Police
Brent Spiner
Dr. Strom
Robert Joy
Dr. Hawking
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Whitby
Robert Hays
Blaine Riker
Nicole Sullivan
Julia Riker
Sam Cohen
Young Rick
Regina Hall
Mrs. Xavier
Marisa Lauren
Storm
Craig Bierko
Wolverine (scenes deleted)
Richard Tillman
Leg-Shaving Wolverine
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.04x
+$36.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Mazin
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Mazin
- Original Score
- James L. Venable
- Original Title
- Superhero Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71.6M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Craig Mazin Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Mazin
Craig Mazin
James L. Venable
Thomas E. Ackerman
Andrew S. Eisen, Dan Schalk, Craig Herring
Craig Mazin, Robert K. Weiss, Matthew Stein, Harvey Weinstein, Greg Norberg
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Mazin
Producer
Robert K. Weiss
Producer
James L. Venable
Original Music Composer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Andrew S. Eisen
Editor
Greg Norberg
Producer
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Mazin
Director
David Zucker
Producer
Craig Mazin
Writer
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Schalk
Editor
Craig Herring
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superhero Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superhero Movie about?
Rick Riker is a nerdy teen imbued with superpowers by a radioactive dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers, aka the villainously goofy Hourglass.
Who directed Superhero Movie?
Superhero Movie was directed by Craig Mazin.
Who stars in Superhero Movie?
The principal cast of Superhero Movie includes Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Hart.
When was Superhero Movie released and how long is it?
Superhero Movie was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Superhero Movie?
Superhero Movie had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $71.6M at the worldwide box office (2.04 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Superhero Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superhero Movie was composed by James L. Venable.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superhero Movie?
Superhero Movie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).