Shazam!

Theatrical - Wide 2019-04-05

Cast Zachary Levi Mark Strong Asher Angel Adam Brody Djimon Hounsou Jack Dylan Grazer
Directed by David F. Sandberg
Written by Darren Lemke

Genres: Action Adventure Comic Book Fantasy

JoBlo's Rating

7/10

Synopsis

We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s case, by shouting out one word – SHAZAM! – this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero... See more Shazam.

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