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How I Became a Superhero

How I Became a Superhero

20206.11h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Douglas Attal
Written by Douglas Attal, Cédric Anger, Charlotte Sanson
Produced by Patrick Quinet, Emma Javaux, Marie Jardillier
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0M0

Top Cast

Pio Marmaï

Pio Marmaï

Gary Moreau

Vimala Pons

Vimala Pons

Lieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann

Benoît Poelvoorde

Benoît Poelvoorde

Monté Carlo

Leïla Bekhti

Leïla Bekhti

Callista

Swann Arlaud

Swann Arlaud

Naja

Gilles Cohen

Gilles Cohen

Commissaire Chairmont

Léonie Souchaud

Léonie Souchaud

Lily

Camille Japy

Camille Japy

Elisbeth Caghieri

Louis Peres

Louis Peres

Rudy

Théo Christine

Théo Christine

Ismaël

Themes & Keywords

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About How I Became a Superhero

How I Became a Superhero is a science fiction, adventure, action, comedy, thriller film released in 2020 exploring themes of based on novel or book, superhero. Directed by Douglas Attal, it stars Pio Marmaï, Vimala Pons, Benoît Poelvoorde. 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.

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