

Superhero Movie
2008-03-28 · 82 min · ★ 5.3
Rick Riker is a nerdy teen imbued with superpowers by a radioactive dragonfly. And because every hero needs a nemesis, enter Lou Landers, aka the villainously goofy Hourglass.
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Production details
- Directors
- Craig Mazin
- Production companies
- Dimension Films, Craig Mazin Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 35,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 71,571,300
Top Cast
Drake BellRick Riker / Dragonfly
Sara PaxtonJill Johnson
Christopher McDonaldLou Landers
Leslie NielsenUncle Albert Adams
Kevin HartTrey
Marion RossAunt Lucille
Ryan HansenLance Landers
Keith DavidThe Chief of Police
Brent SpinerDr. Strom
Robert JoyDr. Hawking
Jeffrey TamborDr. Whitby
Robert HaysBlaine Riker
Nicole SullivanJulia Riker
Sam CohenYoung Rick
Regina HallMrs. Xavier
Marisa LaurenStorm
Craig BierkoWolverine (scenes deleted)
Richard TillmanLeg-Shaving Wolverine
Simon RexThe Human Torch
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