Superman
1978, English. Directed by Richard Donner.
You'll believe a man can fly.
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 4,477 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Benton, Mario Puzo, David Newman
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $300M
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Superman: quick answers
Is Superman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 4,477 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Superman?
Superman runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Superman have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Superman has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Is Superman suitable for kids?
Superman is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Superman?
If you liked Superman, try Superman II, Superman Returns, Man of Steel.
Who directed Superman?
Superman (1978) was directed by Richard Donner and stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman.