Superwho?
Superwho?
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This action comedy parody follows a clumsy actor who becomes convinced he is a real superhero after an accident, creating a fast and playful atmosphere overall. Sensitive material mainly comes from chases, stylized fights, a bank robbery, guns, an accidental explosion, and a death mention handled in an absurd comic way rather than a dramatic one, with one very brief sexual reference early on involving a condom advertisement. The intensity stays moderate because the danger is presented in a broad, slapstick register, with no graphic injury detail or lingering suffering, though the hero's confusion and a few threat scenes may unsettle younger viewers. For children around ages 8 to 10 who already enjoy live action action comedies, this can work with parental support, while parents of younger children may want to clarify the difference between movie props and real violence, and note that some jokes are aimed more at preteens and adults.
Synopsis
A struggling actor seems doomed to live life as a loser. When he finally snatches a lead role as a superhero named “Badman,” he feels like everything is possible, but fate strikes again.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the hero gets his big role after it is said that the first actor chosen was killed in a ridiculous accident. The moment is played as a quick dark joke with no emotional focus, but the idea of sudden death may still catch younger children off guard. After a car crash caused by a prop explosive, the main character loses his memory and truly believes he is a superhero. This confusion leads him to attack police officers and rush into dangerous situations, which may be unsettling for children who do not easily grasp parody or the line between movie fiction and reality. The film includes a bank robbery and several chases involving armed criminals. Even though the tone stays comic and exaggerated, there are threats, physical confrontations, and visible weapons in scenes that can feel fairly tense for younger viewers. At one point, the hero mistakenly takes a child away because he believes he is rescuing a hostage from his imagined storyline. The scene remains silly rather than harsh, but the idea of a child being taken against his will may bother sensitive viewers.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Countries
- Belgium, France
- Original language
- FR
- Directed by
- Philippe Lacheau
- Main cast
- Philippe Lacheau, Julien Arruti, Tarek Boudali, Élodie Fontan, Alice Dufour, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Amr Waked, Chantal Ladesou, Brahim Bouhlel, Georges Corraface
- Studios
- StudioCanal, Cinéfrance Studios, BAF Prod, TF1 Films Production, TF1 Studio, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Canal+, Ciné+, TF1, TMC
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This action comedy parody follows a clumsy actor who becomes convinced he is a real superhero after an accident, creating a fast and playful atmosphere overall. Sensitive material mainly comes from chases, stylized fights, a bank robbery, guns, an accidental explosion, and a death mention handled in an absurd comic way rather than a dramatic one, with one very brief sexual reference early on involving a condom advertisement. The intensity stays moderate because the danger is presented in a broad, slapstick register, with no graphic injury detail or lingering suffering, though the hero's confusion and a few threat scenes may unsettle younger viewers. For children around ages 8 to 10 who already enjoy live action action comedies, this can work with parental support, while parents of younger children may want to clarify the difference between movie props and real violence, and note that some jokes are aimed more at preteens and adults.
Synopsis
A struggling actor seems doomed to live life as a loser. When he finally snatches a lead role as a superhero named “Badman,” he feels like everything is possible, but fate strikes again.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the hero gets his big role after it is said that the first actor chosen was killed in a ridiculous accident. The moment is played as a quick dark joke with no emotional focus, but the idea of sudden death may still catch younger children off guard. After a car crash caused by a prop explosive, the main character loses his memory and truly believes he is a superhero. This confusion leads him to attack police officers and rush into dangerous situations, which may be unsettling for children who do not easily grasp parody or the line between movie fiction and reality. The film includes a bank robbery and several chases involving armed criminals. Even though the tone stays comic and exaggerated, there are threats, physical confrontations, and visible weapons in scenes that can feel fairly tense for younger viewers. At one point, the hero mistakenly takes a child away because he believes he is rescuing a hostage from his imagined storyline. The scene remains silly rather than harsh, but the idea of a child being taken against his will may bother sensitive viewers.