Film Class: Superhero Film

1.

Iron Man 2

2010 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios

Overview: Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and the ...

Release date: 26 April 2010

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Thriller

Director: Jon Favreau

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke

Producer: Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito

Writer: Justin Theroux, Stan Lee

With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his f ...

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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One films 6T

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One 8T

2010s English-language films 2,927T

2.

Kick-Ass

2010 black comedy superhero film

Overview: Kick-Ass is a 2010 black comedy superhero film directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by Jane Goldman and Vaughn. It is based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr ...

Release date: 12 March 2010

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Garrett M. Brown, Evan Peters, Deborah Twiss, Lyndsy Fonseca, Sophie Wu

Producer: Adam Bohling, Jane Goldman

Writer: Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training ...

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Film controversies in the United States 54T

Films scored by Ilan Eshkeri 47T

Films shot at Elstree Film Studios 61T

3.

X-Men: The Last Stand

2006 superhero film

Overview: X-Men: The Last Stand (also marketed as X3 or X-Men 3) is a 2006 superhero film based on the X-Men superhero team introduced in Marvel Comics. It is the sequel to 2003's X2, as well as the third installment ...

Release date: 22 May 2006

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Brett Ratner

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin

Producer: Avi Arad, Lee Cleary

Writer: Simon Kinberg, Zak Penn

When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants ...

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Superhero adventure films 10T

2006 science fiction action films 12T

2006 science fiction films 14T

4.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

2009 action superhero film directed by Gavin Hood

Overview: X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a 2009 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics fictional character Wolverine. It is the fourth installment of the X-Men film series, the first installment of the ...

Release date: 8 April 2009

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure

Director: Gavin Hood

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Will.i.am, Lynn Collins, Kevin Durand

Producer: Avi Arad, Richard Donner

Writer: David Benioff, Skip Woods

The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experime ...

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2000s English-language films 2,274T

American World War II films 135T

Wolverine (film series) 7T

5.

X-Men

2000 American superhero film

Overview: X-Men is a 2000 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by David Hayter from a story by Singer and Tom DeSanto. The film is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name ...

Release date: 13 July 2000

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Bryan Singer

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Halle Berry

Producer: Avi Arad, Tom DeSanto

Writer: Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer

Two mutants come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.

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Statue of Liberty in fiction 6T

Best Science Fiction Film Saturn Award winners 46T

Superhero adventure films 10T

6.

X2: X-Men United

2003 American superhero film

Overview: X2 (also marketed as X2: X-Men United and internationally as X-Men 2) is a 2003 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris and David Hayter, from a story ...

Release date: 24 April 2003

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Bryan Singer

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden

Producer: Avi Arad, Tom DeSanto

Writer: Zak Penn, David Hayter

When anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker kidnaps Professor X and attacks his school, the X-Men must ally with their archenemy Magneto to stop him.

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2000s English-language films 4,264T

Best Science Fiction Film Saturn Award winners 46T

Superhero adventure films 10T

7.

Watchmen

2009 American superhero film

Overview: Watchmen is a 2009 American neo-noir superhero film based on the 1986–87 DC Comics limited series of the same name by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Directed by Zack Snyder, it stars an ensemble cast f ...

Release date: 23 February 2009

Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Director: Zack Snyder

Cast: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson

Producer: Wesley Coller, Herb Gains

Writer: Dave Gibbons, David Hayter

In 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation, uncovering so ...

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2000s English-language films 4,356T

Best Fantasy Film Saturn Award winners 44T

American dystopian films 233T

8.

Thor

2011 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios

Overview: Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic ...

Release date: 21 April 2011

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Action

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings

Producer: Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito

Writer: Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz

The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders ...

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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One films 6T

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One 8T

2010s English-language films 5,792T

9.

The Incredibles

2004 film by Brad Bird

Overview: The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Brad Bird, it stars the voices of Craig ...

Release date: 27 October 2004

Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Brad Bird

Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Dominique Louis, Teddy Newton

Producer: John Lasseter, Kori Rae

Writer: Brad Bird

While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

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American animated feature films 68T

2000s English-language films 4,262T

2000s superhero comedy films 24T

10.

The Incredible Hulk

2008 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios

Overview: The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the second film in the Marvel ...

Release date: 6 June 2008

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure

Director: Louis Leterrier

Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell

Producer: Avi Arad, Stephen Broussard

Writer: Zak Penn, Stan Lee

Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One films 6T

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One 8T

2000s English-language films 4,269T

11.

The Dark Knight

2008 film directed by Christopher Nolan

Overview: The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced, and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is the second installment of Nolan's The Dark Knight ...

Release date: 14 July 2008

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman

Producer: Kevin De La Noy, Jordan Goldberg

Writer: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psyc ...

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Films set in bunkers 102T

2000s British films 1,491T

2000s American films 7,192T

12.

The Crow

1994 superhero film by Alex Proyas

Overview: The Crow is a 1994 American superhero film directed by Alex Proyas and written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, based on the 1989 comic book series by James O'Barr. It stars Brandon Lee, in his final ...

Release date: 11 May 1994

Genre: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller, Drama

Director: Alex Proyas

Cast: Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai Ling, Sofia Shinas

Producer: Sherman L. Baldwin, Caldecot Chubb

Writer: James O'Barr, David J. Schow

A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder.

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Films about corvids 6T

1990s American films 4,780T

1990s English-language films 6,469T

13.

Superman Returns

2006 film directed by Bryan Singer

Overview: Superman Returns is a 2006 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris from a story by Singer, Dougherty and Harris based on the DC Comics character ...

Release date: 21 June 2006

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Director: Bryan Singer

Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella

Producer: Gilbert Adler, William Fay

Writer: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris

Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he ...

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2006 3D films 6T

2000s English-language films 4,272T

Best Fantasy Film Saturn Award winners 44T

14.

Superman

1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner

Overview: Superman (stylized as Superman: The Movie) is a 1978 superhero film based on the character by DC Comics. An international co-production between the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Panama and the United States ...

Release date: 10 December 1978

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Director: Richard Donner

Cast: Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford

Producer: Charles F. Greenlaw, Richard Lester

Writer: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster

An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.

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English-language Panamanian films 4T

English-language Swiss films 46T

1970s English-language films 3,270T

15.

Spider-Man 3

2007 superhero film directed by Sam Raimi

Overview: Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It was directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay by Raimi, his older brother Ivan and Alvin Sargent. It is ...

Release date: 16 April 2007

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Sam Raimi

Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard

Producer: Avi Arad, Joseph M. Caracciolo

Writer: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi

A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.

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Films produced by Laura Ziskin 15T

2000s American films 7,191T

Films set in Columbia University 28T

16.

Spider-Man 2

2004 superhero film directed by Sam Raimi

Overview: Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Alvin Sargent from a story by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Michael Chabon. Based on the fictional Marvel Comics ch ...

Release date: 30 June 2004

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Sam Raimi

Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons

Producer: Avi Arad, Joseph M. Caracciolo

Writer: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.

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Films produced by Laura Ziskin 15T

2000s American films 7,191T

Films set in Columbia University 28T

17.

Spider-Man

2002 superhero film directed by Sam Raimi

Overview: Spider-Man is a 2002 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay by David Koepp, it is the first installment in the Spider-Man ...

Release date: 30 April 2002

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Adventure

Director: Sam Raimi

Cast: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris

Producer: Avi Arad, Ian Bryce

Writer: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and ...

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Films produced by Laura Ziskin 15T

2000s American films 7,191T

Films set in Columbia University 28T

18.

Sky High

2005 film by Mike Mitchell

Overview: Sky High is a 2005 American superhero comedy film about an airborne high school for teenage superheroes. It was directed by Mike Mitchell, and written by Paul Hernandez, and Kim Possible creators Robert ...

Release date: 24 July 2005

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy

Director: Mike Mitchell

Cast: Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Danielle Panabaker, Christopher Wynne, Kevin Heffernan

Producer: Andrew Gunn, Mario Iscovich

Writer: Paul Hernandez, Robert Schooley

Set in an era where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young William Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance ...

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2000s English-language films 4,264T

2000s superhero comedy films 24T

Teen superhero comedy films 8T

19.

My Super Ex-Girlfriend

2006 film by Ivan Reitman

Overview: My Super Ex-Girlfriend is a 2006 American superhero romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Rainn Wilson, and Wanda Sykes. The ...

Release date: 20 July 2006

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy

Director: Ivan Reitman

Cast: Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, Anna Faris, Rainn Wilson, Eddie Izzard, Stelio Savante

Producer: Bill Carraro, Arnon Milchan

Writer: Don Payne

When a regular guy dumps a superhero of her neediness, she uses her powers to make his life a living hell.

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Superhero comedy-drama films 4T

2000s English-language films 2,127T

2006 romantic comedy-drama films 26T

20.

Iron Man

2008 superhero film produced by Marvel Studios

Overview: Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the first film in the Marvel C ...