Super
“Shut up, crime!”
Synopsis
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Super #1 Movie CLIP - No Cuts, No Buts (2010) HD
Type: Clip • Published 2011-06-16
Top Cast
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Rainn Wilson
Frank Darbo
Elliot Page
Libby
Liv Tyler
Sarah
Kevin Bacon
Jacques
Gregg Henry
Detective John Felkner
Michael Rooker
Abe
Andre Royo
Hamilton
Sean Gunn
Toby
Stephen Blackehart
Quill
Linda Cardellini
Pet Store Employee
Nathan Fillion
The Holy Avenger
Don Mac
Mr. Range
Gerardo Davila
Cop
Grant Goodman
Young Frank
Paul T. Taylor
Frank Sr.
Connor Day
Teenage Frank
James Gunn
Demonswill
Mikaela Hoover
Holly
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gunn
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- Super
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- This is that, Ambush Entertainment, Crimson Bolt, IFC Midnight, Cold Iron Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Gunn
James Gunn
Tyler Bates
Steve Gainer
Cara Silverman
Iris Ichishita, Miranda Bailey, Rainn Wilson, Ted Hope, Matthew Leutwyler
Department Leadership Roster
James Gunn
Writer
Iris Ichishita
Producer
Tyler Bates
Original Music Composer
James Gunn
Director
Steve Gainer
Director of Photography
Miranda Bailey
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Cara Silverman
Editor
Mary Matthews
Costume Design
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregg Brazzel
Stunt Coordinator
William A. Elliott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Super about?
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
Who directed Super?
Super was directed by James Gunn.
Who stars in Super?
The principal cast of Super includes Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon, Gregg Henry.
When was Super released and how long is it?
Super was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Super?
Super had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Super?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Super was composed by Tyler Bates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Super?
Super holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).