Archenemy

Archenemy

A hero comes from within.

R 2020 · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · Action, Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller

Max Fist claims he’s a hero from another dimension who has somehow landed on Earth and been stripped of his powers. Instead of treating him like a powerful champion, no one believes Max’s claims — except for a teenager named Hamster and his sister Indigo. The siblings convince Max to help them take out a local drug gang, where Max’s abilities are put to a violent and harrowing test.

Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer · Written by Adam Egypt Mortimer

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