Supa Modo
A terminally ill Kenyan child finds superheroic agency when her family and village unite to make her dream film.
Overview
A heartwarming tale of dreams and community spirit that will inspire you to believe in the power of imagination.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- wistful
- hopeful
- family movie night
- reflective viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly celebrate its tender, imaginative, and deeply humane portrayal of childhood, illness, and communal love.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jo's rural village collaborates on a superhero film as a shared act of love and emotional support.
Jo's love of superheroes and action films lets her play an empowered hero while confronting terminal illness.
Family members, children, and villagers join together to make and star in a film for Jo.
Jo and the children recreate action-film scenes and turn village life into the setting for her imagined heroics.
Films like Supa Modo, and why
The Secret of Roan Inish
shared child-centered drama, community solidarity, imaginative play, and emotionally cathartic treatment of serious illness
Whale Rider
shared poignant family drama, childhood perspective, rural community setting, and bittersweet emotional warmth
A Little Princess
shared tender coming-of-age storytelling, make-believe as emotional refuge, and strong parent-child bonds
Paddington
shared uplifting ensemble spirit, youthful imagination, and a community rallying around a vulnerable child
Movie Details
- Director
- Likarion Wainaina
- Release Date
- 2018-02-18
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (36)
Cast
- Stycie Waweru
- Nyawara Ndambia
- Marrianne Nungo
- Johnson Gitau Chege
- Humphrey Maina
- Joseph Omari
- Rita Njenga
- Dinah Githinji
- Neliex Nderitu
- Ednah Daisy
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Supa Modo about?
- A terminally ill Kenyan child finds superheroic agency when her family and village unite to make her dream film.
- What is Supa Modo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Supa Modo as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Supa Modo violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Supa Modo.
- What did critics think of Supa Modo?
- Critics broadly celebrate its tender, imaginative, and deeply humane portrayal of childhood, illness, and communal love.
- Which films are like Supa Modo?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret of Roan Inish, Whale Rider, A Little Princess, and Paddington.
- How long is Supa Modo?
- Supa Modo runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch Supa Modo?
- In United States, Supa Modo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
