Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brooding
- intense
- melodramatic
- superhero marathon
- 2000s nostalgia night
What critics said
Critics generally found Ben Affleck suitably cast and the premise intermittently engaging, but considered the film a dull, derivative, brooding superhero origin story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Matt’s blindness and extraordinary radar sense shape the film’s action imagery and establish his distinctive perspective.
Matt divides his life between defending clients as a criminal attorney and punishing criminals as Daredevil.
The film combines leather costumes, dark urban imagery, aggressive music, and teen-angst melodrama associated with early-2000s superhero releases.
Young Matt is blinded and gains heightened senses after exposure to hazardous waste, establishing the adult hero’s backstory.
Films like Daredevil, and why
The Crow
Shared superhero origin story, vigilante justice, brooding urban atmosphere, and heightened comic-book action.
Spider-Man
Shared early-2000s superhero conventions, secret identity drama, urban crime fighting, and romantic subplot.
Blade
Shared Marvel superhero storytelling, tragic personal stakes, stylized action, and morally driven protagonists.
Batman Begins
Shared masked vigilante themes, gritty city setting, comic-book melodrama, and revenge-driven conflict.
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Release Date
- 2003-02-14
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (5617)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Jennifer Garner
- Colin Farrell
- Michael Clarke Duncan
- Joe Pantoliano
- Jon Favreau
- Scott Terra
- Ellen Pompeo
- Leland Orser
- Lennie Loftin
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 Daredevil about?
- A blind New York attorney becomes a sensory-powered masked vigilante to confront organized crime beyond the reach of the courtroom.
- What is Daredevil like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Daredevil as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Daredevil violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Daredevil as moderate.
- What did critics think of Daredevil?
- Critics generally found Ben Affleck suitably cast and the premise intermittently engaging, but considered the film a dull, derivative, brooding superhero origin story.
- Which films are like Daredevil?
- Films with a similar feel include The Crow, Spider-Man, Blade, and Batman Begins.
- How long is Daredevil?
- Daredevil runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Daredevil?
- In United States, Daredevil streams on Disney Plus.
