Justice League
A conflicted Batman and idealistic Wonder Woman unite a volatile team of superhumans to defend Earth from an apocalyptic alien threat.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- witty
- heroic
- superhero movie night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the ensemble entertaining and occasionally humorous but uneven, overstuffed, and lacking the polish of stronger superhero blockbusters.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Batman and Wonder Woman recruit Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash to form the Justice League.
The team faces a newly awakened enemy mounting an assault of catastrophic proportions against the planet.
The film presents superpowered combat, alien forces, and planetary-scale action through effects-driven set pieces.
Bruce Wayne's restored faith and recruitment mission are inspired by Superman's selfless act and the void left by his death.
Films like Justice League, and why
The Avengers
shared superhero team formation, alien invasion stakes, large-scale action, and ensemble dynamics
X-Men: Days of Future Past
shared comic-book mythology, heroic ensemble, science fiction spectacle, and world-saving conflict
Guardians of the Galaxy
shared superhero origin dynamics, contrasting personalities, comic relief, and high-scale battle sequences
Man of Steel
shared mythic heroes, science fiction action, and a team confronting an extraterrestrial threat
Movie Details
- Directors
- Zack Snyder, Joss Whedon
- Release Date
- 2017-11-15
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (13975)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Henry Cavill
- Amy Adams
- Gal Gadot
- Ezra Miller
- Jason Momoa
- Ray Fisher
- Jeremy Irons
- Diane Lane
- Connie Nielsen
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, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 about?
- A conflicted Batman and idealistic Wonder Woman unite a volatile team of superhumans to defend Earth from an apocalyptic alien threat.
- What is Justice League like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Justice League as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Justice League violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Justice League as moderate.
- What did critics think of Justice League?
- Critics generally found the ensemble entertaining and occasionally humorous but uneven, overstuffed, and lacking the polish of stronger superhero blockbusters.
- Which films are like Justice League?
- Films with a similar feel include The Avengers, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Man of Steel.
- How long is Justice League?
- Justice League runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Justice League?
- In United States, Justice League streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
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