How I Became a Superhero vs The Avengers

How I Became a Superhero has the higher audience score (6.1/10 against 4.4/10 for The Avengers). The Avengers is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 1h 41m. The Avengers is the older of the two (1998 against 2020). Both are action, adventure, comedy movies, so they suit a similar mood.

How I Became a Superhero posterHow I Became a Superhero2020 VS The Avengers posterThe Avengers1998
How I Became a SuperheroThe Avengers
Audience score★ 6.1/10★ 4.4/10
Year20201998
Length1h 41m1h 29m
GenresAction, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryFrance–
DirectorDouglas AttalJeremiah S. Chechik
Main castGilles Cohen, Camille Japy, Benoît Poelvoorde, Clovis Cornillac, Leïla BekhtiNicholas Woodeson, Fiona Shaw, Carmen Ejogo, Uma Thurman, Ralph Fiennes

Synopsis

How I Became a Superhero

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.

The Avengers

British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.

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