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How I Became a Superhero
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How I Became a Superhero

2020-11-19 · 101 min · ★ 6.1

Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · Comedy · Thriller

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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Production details

Directors
Douglas Attal
Production companies
Trésor Films, Artémis Productions, Shelter Prod, Warner Bros. Entertainment France
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000

Top Cast

Pio MarmaïPio MarmaïGary Moreau
Vimala PonsVimala PonsLieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann
Benoît PoelvoordeBenoît PoelvoordeMonté Carlo
Leïla BekhtiLeïla BekhtiCallista
Swann ArlaudSwann ArlaudNaja
Gilles CohenGilles CohenCommissaire Chairmont
Léonie SouchaudLéonie SouchaudLily
Camille JapyCamille JapyElisbeth Caghieri
Louis PeresLouis PeresRudy
Théo ChristineThéo ChristineIsmaël
Clovis CornillacClovis CornillacGigaman
Rafaël GuezRafaël GuezEclipso
CartmanCartmanLorenzi
Cyril GueïCyril GueïGuillot
Valentin Du PeutyValentin Du PeutyJeune lycéen
Vincent HaquinVincent HaquinSven
Mehdi BoudinaMehdi BoudinaAlex
Antoine GouyAntoine GouyMédecin légiste
Adil DehbiAdil DehbiAmine
Halim AkitarHalim AkitarKarim

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