Best Canadian superhero movies
A curated collection of popular superhero movies from Canada.
Being Batman (2017)
Being Batman (2017)
Ryan Freeman’s profile documentary, Being Batman, gives us a tiny glimpse into the life of Stephen Lawrence—a man who has self monikered himself the “Brampton Batman.” Lawrence, dressed as the iconic hero, ventures out at night to patrol the city streets. He’s a real-life Bruce Wayne, complete with an outfit and arsenal that would make any cosplayer green with envy.
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)
The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.
Sidekick (2007)
Sidekick (2007)
Mild-mannered computer consultant Norman Neale has two great loves in this cruel world: Comic books and his office's effervescent main receptionist, Andrea Hicks. Norman spends his days dreaming of Andrea from the isolation of his cubicle and his nights dreaming of fighting crime from the solitude of his apartment. Then one fateful day Norman discovers that a fellow co-worker, Victor Ventura, a swaggering, pretty-boy salesman, has slight telekinetic abilities beyond his understanding. After discussing his mind-blowing discovery with his only friend Chuck, a know-it-all comic book store owner, Norman comes to the outlandish conclusion that he should train Victor to become a real-life superhero by helping him refine and expand his extraordinary ability.
Avenging Force: The Scarab (2010)
Avenging Force: The Scarab (2010)
When a mystical scarab stone falls into the hand of an archaeologist, an evil villain known as the Sphinx tries to retrieve it, unaware that the stone has transformed the archaeologist into the super powered hero The Scarab.
Capes (2005)
Capes (2005)
A mockumentary depicting the day to day exploits of Alligator Man and his new sidekick Leaping Lizard.
Captain Green (2010)
Captain Green (2010)
A young scavenger living in a small, crime-ridden town finds a cosmic ring that gives him superpowers.
Batman Jr. (2017)
Batman Jr. (2017)
After the death of the legendary Batman, his son must take on the son of his father's greatest enemy - The Joker.
Wonder Boy! (2022)
Wonder Boy! (2022)
Ten-year-old Adam suffers from Juvenile Arthritis. To cope with the daily struggles of his illness Adam draws comics and retreats into his imagination. As the courageous Wonder Boy! Adam fights alongside the heroic Captain Wonder against the notoriously evil Dr. Itis. As Adam’s illness progresses both reality and fantasy collide, and he must find the inner strength to overcome both his illness and the evil Dr. Itis before it’s too late.