Superman (1978)
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Synopsis
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
Cast
- Marlon Brando
- Gene Hackman
- Christopher Reeve
- Ned Beatty
- Jackie Cooper
- Glenn Ford
- Trevor Howard
- Margot Kidder
- Jack O'Halloran
- Valerie Perrine
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- Dec 12, 2016
This is my dad's favorite film he even brought my mom to see it on their first date, 30 years later when this was on TV my mom admitted to all of us that it was a pretty shitty date because my dad was so transfixed by the movie he didn't pay any attention to her at all,…
YI JIANJul 28, 2018Can someone please teach Lois Lane how to spell?
#1 gizmo fanApr 15, 2023“Do you like pink?” “I like pink very much, Lois.” Hot
Bryan Espitia - May 29, 2022
now I am not claiming to be an expert but I am not entirely sure if that's how the earth's orbit works
adamboltJan 16, 2020With apologies to Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, and people who pronounce the word ‘Krypton’ wrong, this movie would be even stronger if you cut out the first 45 minutes entirely and started with the very first shot in Metropolis. That’s when the story really begins anyway.…
Matt SingerJul 7, 2025would make for an incredible double feature with interstellar about how love is the one thing in this world stronger than science ❤️
zoë rose bryant - Dec 19, 2024
Christopher Reeve was the man, the Superman, if you will. Real hero stuff right here.
SethsreviewsFeb 27, 2025don’t have to guess the colour of your underwear, already know what you got going on down there
cerysDec 20, 2024Clark Kent's glasses have the same power as Hannah Montana's wig.
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- Pao likedSuperman
i want him to crush me with his bare hands
Zach Stellflug is "meh" onSupermanCant say it holds up too well. Christopher Reeves is a good superman tho
Leilany Rojas likedSupermanthe first part was boring trying to introduce the superman of christopher reeves but later was so good doing a superman that reflects happiness and hope to the people like IT SHOULD BE, rn i understand why people praise sm the superman of christopher, he is so iconic 9/10
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jovanna likedSupermanthe first half of the movie it’s so boring please go straight to the point or at least do a faster intro for the character anyways christopher reeve was on point in this first appearance of superman
Ellie likedSupermanbro pulled a flash and went back in time. kinda camp ngl and didn’t care for like the first hour until they got to metropolis. and bro def cucked himself with his superman identity
Gigi likedSupermanI thought it was Tom welling, but maybe it’s just Superman that does it for me.
- NathanDirector lovedSuperman
Superman is a timeless, magical, and magnificent masterpiece that earns an 8.3/10 rating. Richard Donner's film brought a comic book icon to life with breathtaking sincerity and epic scale, defining the genre for generations. Highlights: - Masterful Storytelling: The screenplay is a masterwork of…
Hylas lovedSupermanThis is the Superman from my childhood. There was also the Super Friends, but a movie feels real. Big fan, there have been great Supermen to follow but Christopher Reeves looked the part back where hero’s were on cartoons and tv. I’ve seen the Donner cut and it closes some holes for me, watch…
Tinashe Chivaviro likedSupermanKrypton blows up, baby Kal-El rockets to Earth, grows up as Clark in Kansas, hiding powers until he embraces his destiny. He moves to Metropolis, works at the Daily Planet, falls for Lois, debuts as Superman saving people and stopping disasters. Lex Luthor plots to nuke the West Coast for real…
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- DHDaniel Hunter
Christopher Reeve is by far the best Superman. This movie still holds up.
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Metacritic
This Superman alludes explicitly to its origins in the Depression-era comics, and Clark has a quaint 30s habit of using the phrase “Swell!” from his boyhood. Maybe now this movie looks quaint in the same way. But there’s still a surge of adventure and fun.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Superman is a bastion of blockbuster innocence, a movie that’s a studio product, certainly, but also something that could have grown from one of Smallville’s sun-kissed cornfields.
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
A movie that is pure escape and good, clean, unadulterated fun.
Kathleen Carroll
New York Daily News
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Superman (1978) (1978) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Superman (1978) (1978)?
The movie is 2hr 23min long.
What's Superman (1978) (1978) about?
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
Who's the cast of Superman (1978) (1978)?
- Marlon Brando as Jor-El
- Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor
- Christopher Reeve as Superman, Clark Kent
- Ned Beatty as Otis
- Jackie Cooper as Perry White
- Glenn Ford as Pa Kent
- Trevor Howard as 1st Elder
- Margot Kidder as Lois Lane
- Jack O'Halloran as Non
- Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher
Who's the director behind Superman (1978) (1978)?
Richard Donner directed Superman (1978) (1978).
Who produced Superman (1978) (1978)?
Pierre Spengler produced Superman (1978) (1978).
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