Super (2010)
An ordinary man's desperate attempt at heroism becomes a darkly comic, briskly paced, pulpy misadventure.
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills.
How intense is Super?
Super is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated R.
What Super feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Super
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Super for you?
Is Super scary?
Only a little. Super has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Super gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Super sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Super OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Super?
Super runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Super?
Super is streaming on Paramount+, AMC+, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV.
Does Super have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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