Superman: Red Son

Superman: Red Son

2020 · 84 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.1 (925 votes)
Dir. Sam Liu · Starring Jason Isaacs, Amy Acker, Diedrich Bader, Vanessa Marshall, Phil Morris, Paul Williams · Music Frederik Wiedmann

“The cold war is heating up.”

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Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

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This is a gripping, intellectually stimulating ride through a chilling alternate reality. It feels like a politically charged animated epic, blending intense action with profound questions about power and ideology. Expect a dramatic, thought-provoking experience, perfect for those who appreciate a darker, reimagined superhero narrative.

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