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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
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With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

2010 · 80 min Documentary
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Terry Dougas

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

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Joan Lee

Joan Lee

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Sean Astin

Sean Astin

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Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

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Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

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Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

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Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

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Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

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Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

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Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

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