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Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero
2026 · 105 min
A wry, ambivalent look at real-life vigilantism that keeps you questioning the hero's motives.
- Directed by
- Bayan Joonam
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime, Action
- Starring
- Phoenix Jones, Rainn Wilson, Jon Ronson
- Overview
- A masked vigilante in Seattle gains fame fighting crime with his superhero team, until police expose his identity. Years later, during civil unrest, he returns despite controversy over his true motives and character.
- How it feels
- Satirical, cynical, absurd and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Identity, justice, media, celebrity
- Content
- Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Bayan Joonam
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime, Action
- Starring
- Phoenix Jones, Rainn Wilson, Jon Ronson



