Superheroes

Superheroes

For real.

Directed by Michael Barnett

201181 min6.5 / 10

A documentary portrait of real-world vigilantes and costumed crime-fighters across America, blending curiosity about their motivations with gentle humor at their earnest, unconventional pursuit of justice.

A journey inside the world of real life caped crusaders. From all over America, these self-proclaimed crime fighters, don masks, homemade costumes and elaborate utility belts in an attempt to bring justice to evildoers everywhere.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Superheroes violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Superheroes sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Superheroes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Superheroes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Superheroes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Superheroes

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Superheroes

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Superheroes, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Superheroes, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Superheroes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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