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Superhero Movie

2008-03-28 · 82 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Action · Science Fiction

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 BellDrake BellRick Riker / Dragonfly
Sara PaxtonSara PaxtonJill Johnson
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldLou Landers
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenUncle Albert Adams
Kevin HartKevin HartTrey
Marion RossMarion RossAunt Lucille
Ryan HansenRyan HansenLance Landers
Keith DavidKeith DavidThe Chief of Police
Brent SpinerBrent SpinerDr. Strom
Robert JoyRobert JoyDr. Hawking
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborDr. Whitby
Robert HaysRobert HaysBlaine Riker
Nicole SullivanNicole SullivanJulia Riker
Sam CohenSam CohenYoung Rick
Regina HallRegina HallMrs. Xavier
Marisa LaurenMarisa LaurenStorm
Craig BierkoCraig BierkoWolverine (scenes deleted)
Richard TillmanRichard TillmanLeg-Shaving Wolverine
Simon RexSimon RexThe Human Torch
Dan CastellanetaDan CastellanetaCarlson

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