How I Became a Superhero (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, How I Became a Superhero is an action, comedy, thriller and fantasy film directed by Douglas Attal, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris 2020. While superheroes have assimilated into the Parisian society, they discover a new drug that gives themselves personal superpowers to mere mortals. Lieutenants Moreau and Schaltzmann are investigating the case with the support of two ex-superheroes, Monte Carlo and Callista. They'll do whatever it takes to dismantle the traffic. But Moreau's past resurfaces, and the investigation becomes more complicated.
Who’s in it. How I Became a Superhero stars Pio Marmaï as Gary Moreau, Vimala Pons as Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann, Benoît Poelvoorde as Monté Carlo and Leïla Bekhti as Callista, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, How I Became a Superhero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How I Became a Superhero page.
If you liked it. Fans of How I Became a Superhero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How I Became a Superhero (2020)?
- In US, How I Became a Superhero is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How I Became a Superhero worth watching?
- How I Became a Superhero holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How I Became a Superhero?
- How I Became a Superhero stars Pio Marmaï, Vimala Pons, Benoît Poelvoorde, Leïla Bekhti and Gilles Cohen.
- When was How I Became a Superhero released?
- How I Became a Superhero was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.