
Injustice
A shattered Superman imposes peace through tyranny, forcing Batman and a divided Justice League to fight for humanity’s freedom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- visceral
- tragic
- superhero marathon
- comic book movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the action, voice performances, and plot effective, while reacting unevenly to the animation and criticizing rushed pacing and omitted source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Superman transforms from protector into ruler, forcing Batman and divided Justice League members to oppose him.
The Joker's attack and the destruction of Superman's family become the emotional catalyst for his oppressive regime.
Batman and Superman lead opposing factions of the Justice League in a battle over peace, liberty, and obedience.
The film combines stylized DC character design with graphic deaths, destroyed cities, and a bleak alternate-world atmosphere.
Films like Injustice, and why
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
alternate superhero world, ideological conflict between former allies, and escalating authoritarian rule
Batman: Under the Red Hood
animated superhero action, fractured loyalties, tragic stakes, and a darker revision of familiar comic-book characters
Captain America: Civil War
superhero ensemble drama centered on moral collapse, political power, and conflict within a heroic team
Movie Details
- Director
- Matt Peters
- Release Date
- 2021-10-09
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (874)
Cast
- Justin Hartley
- Anson Mount
- Laura Bailey
- Janet Varney
- Zach Callison
- Anika Noni Rose
- Brian T. Delaney
- Brandon Micheal Hall
- Andrew Morgado
- Edwin Hodge
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 Injustice about?
- A shattered Superman imposes peace through tyranny, forcing Batman and a divided Justice League to fight for humanity’s freedom.
- What is Injustice like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Injustice as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Injustice violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Injustice as graphic.
- What did critics think of Injustice?
- Critics broadly found the action, voice performances, and plot effective, while reacting unevenly to the animation and criticizing rushed pacing and omitted source material.
- Which films are like Injustice?
- Films with a similar feel include Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Batman: Under the Red Hood, and Captain America: Civil War.
- How long is Injustice?
- Injustice runs 78 minutes.
- Where can I watch Injustice?
- In United States, Injustice streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
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