Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

PG

2006

1 hr. 56 min.

Adventure

Sci-Fi

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Kryptonian villain Gen. Zod (Terence Stamp) and his henchmen are accidentally freed from their outer-space imprisonment and threaten Earth with destruction, just as Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to renounce his superpowers for his new love, Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). This alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director Richard Donner before being replaced on the project, and it includes material not seen in the film's original 1980 release.

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Adam P

A treat to be able to see this on the big screen along with the original.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/23

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Randal

so unlike the original. changed lines and scenes. Don't ruin a classic!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Rayane B

One of the best superhero movie ever, the screenplay is good, Reeve also and John Williams theme is just exceptional. The presence of Marlon Brando is also good for the movie, Superman II : The Richard Donner cut is better than theatrical version of 1980/1981

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Kyle E

A great superman sequel that expands on Superman's human side

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/24

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Rami A

Out of the two cuts, I like this one better. The moments starring Lois Lane and Clark Kent, the addition of all of Marlon Brando's deleted scenes, the closure of some story holes, and the overall faster pacing are just a few of the many areas where it gets much better. Either way, both cuts are excellent; I simply like this one better, as I mentioned.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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Gabriel P

This sequel although incomplete is superior to the theatrical version. Thanks to the greed from the producers, Donner didn't get the chance to finish it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Richard Donner

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Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Loyalists overpraised this edition as superior -- that’s hardly accurate for a few reasons.

Rated: 3/4

May 13, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Given everything that happened, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut restores Donner's vision and makes the best out of an otherwise terrible situation.

Rated: 4/5

May 9, 2023

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Synopsis

Kryptonian villain Gen. Zod (Terence Stamp) and his henchmen are accidentally freed from their outer-space imprisonment and threaten Earth with destruction, just as Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to renounce his superpowers for his new love, Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). This alternate version of the film is based on footage shot by director Richard Donner before being replaced on the project, and it includes material not seen in the film's original 1980 release.

Director: Richard Donner
Executive Producer: Ilya Salkind
Screenwriter: Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman
Production Co: Dovemead Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Comics, DC Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Language|Sequences of Action Violence|Brief Mild Sensuality)
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2013

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