All Star Superman
A dying Superman races to complete his personal dreams and defeat Lex Luthor before his solar-powered life runs out.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- adventurous
- wistful
- superhero movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the adaptation enjoyable and visually appealing, while some felt its many plot threads and character detours weakened the overall cohesion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Superman's solar radiation poisoning gives his otherwise invulnerable character a finite lifespan and shapes his final choices.
Superman's remaining time is devoted not only to saving Earth but also to fulfilling lifelong dreams and attending to Lois Lane.
The film depicts Superman's rescue of a manned solar mission, superhuman feats, and large-scale threats through animated superhero imagery.
The solar radiation poisoning transforms Superman's strength into a dwindling resource as he faces successive threats.
Films like All Star Superman, and why
Justice League: Doom
animated superhero action, science fiction spectacle, and a morally driven iconic hero
Batman: Under the Red Hood
comic book animation, superhero action, and an escalating supervillain threat
The Incredibles
earnest superhero storytelling, colorful animation, and world-saving adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Liu
- Release Date
- 2011-01-01
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (580)
Cast
- James Denton
- Christina Hendricks
- Anthony LaPaglia
- Ed Asner
- Linda Cardellini
- Matthew Gray Gubler
- Arnold Vosloo
- Frances Conroy
- John DiMaggio
- Alexis Denisof
Where to watch in United States
- 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 All Star Superman about?
- A dying Superman races to complete his personal dreams and defeat Lex Luthor before his solar-powered life runs out.
- What is All Star Superman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of All Star Superman as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is All Star Superman violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in All Star Superman as mild.
- What did critics think of All Star Superman?
- Critics broadly found the adaptation enjoyable and visually appealing, while some felt its many plot threads and character detours weakened the overall cohesion.
- Which films are like All Star Superman?
- Films with a similar feel include Justice League: Doom, Batman: Under the Red Hood, and The Incredibles.
- How long is All Star Superman?
- All Star Superman runs 76 minutes.
- Where can I watch All Star Superman?
- In United States, All Star Superman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
