

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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Where to watch How I Became a Superhero
How I Became a Superhero is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Douglas AttalDirector
- Pio MarmaïGary Moreau
- Vimala PonsLieutenant Cécile Schaltzmann
- Benoît PoelvoordeMonté Carlo
- Leïla BekhtiCallista
- Swann ArlaudNaja
- Gilles CohenCommissaire Chairmont
- Léonie SouchaudLily
- Camille JapyElisbeth Caghieri
- Louis PeresRudy
- Théo ChristineIsmaël
- Clovis CornillacGigaman
- Rafaël GuezEclipso
Details
- 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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How I Became a Superhero: quick answers
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?
None is listed for How I Became a Superhero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How I Became a Superhero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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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.