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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

1987, English. Directed by Sidney J. Furie.

Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

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Runtime
1h 30m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Released
24 July 1987
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Christopher Reeve
Budget
$17M
Box office
$37M
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What Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is based on

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is adapted from a comic.

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What should I watch before Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

Watch Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), and Superman III (1983) first.

Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 1,479 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace have a post-credits scene?

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace on?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

If you liked Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, try Superman, Superman Returns, Superman II.

Who directed Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) was directed by Sidney J. Furie and stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman.

What is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace based on?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is adapted from a comic.

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