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How I Became a Superhero

2020, French. Directed by Douglas Attal.

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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Runtime
1h 41m
Post-credits
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Language
French
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How I Became a Superhero is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Released
19 November 2020
Original title
Comment je suis devenu super-héros
Country
France
Written by
Cédric Anger, Douglas Attal
Budget
$18M
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What How I Became a Superhero is based on

How I Became a Superhero is adapted from a novel.

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Is How I Became a Superhero worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 570 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is How I Became a Superhero?

How I Became a Superhero runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).

Does How I Became a Superhero have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is How I Became a Superhero on?

How I Became a Superhero is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like How I Became a Superhero?

If you liked How I Became a Superhero, try Accident Man, Dr. Strange, Bloodshot.

Who directed How I Became a Superhero?

How I Became a Superhero (2020) was directed by Douglas Attal and stars Pio Marmaï, Vimala Pons, Benoît Poelvoorde.

What is How I Became a Superhero based on?

How I Became a Superhero is adapted from a novel.

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