Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2001, Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Michel Viotte, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes stars Alex Ross as Himself, Bill Sienkiewicz as Himself, Carmine Infantino as Himself and Dave Gibbons as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes worth watching?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes stars Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carmine Infantino, Dave Gibbons and Harry Brod.
When was Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes released?
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.