Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- irreverent
- witty
- superhero marathon
- comic book movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film energetic and humorous as a modern superhero origin, though some considered its action frenetic and its plot monotonous.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Superman, Wonder Woman, Shazam, Cyborg, The Flash, and Green Lantern must form the Justice League while responding to an alien invasion.
The central conflict is an invasion of Earth by alien forces that requires coordinated superhero resistance.
The film establishes a new Justice League formation within the DC animated movie universe.
The film's identity is built around animated battles between a newly assembled hero team and invading aliens.
Films like Justice League: War, and why
The Avengers
superhero team formation, alien invasion, fast-paced action, and irreverent ensemble banter
Justice League: Doom
animated superhero origin story centered on assembling rival heroes against an extraterrestrial threat
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
comic-book animation, colorful superpowers, alien antagonists, and a newly formed hero team
Movie Details
- Director
- Jay Oliva
- Release Date
- 2014-01-21
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (1212)
Cast
- Michelle Monaghan
- Alan Tudyk
- Sean Astin
- Shemar Moore
- Christopher Gorham
- Justin Kirk
- Jason O'Mara
- George Newbern
- Steve Blum
- Zach Callison
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Justice League: War about?
- A rebellious collection of DC superheroes must overcome distrust and unite when an alien invasion threatens Earth.
- What is Justice League: War like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Justice League: War as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Justice League: War violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Justice League: War as moderate.
- What did critics think of Justice League: War?
- Critics broadly found the film energetic and humorous as a modern superhero origin, though some considered its action frenetic and its plot monotonous.
- Which films are like Justice League: War?
- Films with a similar feel include The Avengers, Justice League: Doom, and Teen Titans: The Judas Contract.
- How long is Justice League: War?
- Justice League: War runs 79 minutes.
- Where can I watch Justice League: War?
- In United States, Justice League: War streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
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