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Superman: The Movie

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Superman: The Movie

PG

Released Dec 15, 1978

2h 23m

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Action

Fantasy

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Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter), young Clark (Christopher Reeve) discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman), while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane (Margot Kidder).

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Critics Consensus

Superman deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast Christopher Reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an American pop culture icon.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Gene Hackman is a tremendous Lex Luthor: the wisecracking villain and acting heavyweight that Superman deserved.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 6, 2023

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Superman makes you feel like a child again.

Aug 11, 2022

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Ron Pennington

The Hollywood Reporter

Christopher Reeve is perfect in physical appearance for the title role and he manages to play the open honestness and naivete without losing credibility.

Dec 10, 2021

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Romola Costantino

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

There's much amusement in the comedy angles to Superman's miraculous powers... The picture is worth seeing for those frisky scenes, but elsewhere it becomes a typical glitter package of Hollywood excesses.

May 18, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The best superhero movie ever made.

Rated: 4/4

May 13, 2023

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Richard Donner delivers action, and humor for adults and children alike in this entertaining film. [Full review in Spanish]

Apr 28, 2023

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Mr. Hollywood

The classic superhero movie still holds up. Some scenes are campy for sure but the whole film is enjoyable and is better than most current superhero movies out there. RIP Richard Donor, Christopher Reeves, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando etc

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/26/23

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Adam P

Greatest superhero movie ever made

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/23

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Eduardo

I really enjoyed watching this movie on the big screen for the 1st time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Doug S

Still the bar for superhero movies to strive for. Idealistic. Wholesome. Joy filled. John Williams! Yes dated in many ways but holds up. Wonderful to see on a big screen again. My daughter looked at me during the opening credits & said do you feel like youre 8 again? Yes I did.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Shelby

I loved everything!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Wil

What can you say, it's a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/23

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Synopsis

Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter), young Clark (Christopher Reeve) discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman), while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane (Margot Kidder).

Director: Richard Donner
Producer: Pierre Spengler, Richard Lester, Alexander Salkind
Screenwriter: Jerry Siegel, Mario Puzo, David Newman, Robert Benton, Tom Mankiewicz, Leslie Newman
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Dovemead Films, Film Export A.G., International Film Production
Rating: PG
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1978, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2008
Runtime: 2h 23m
Sound Mix: Surround

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