

A Man Who Was Superman
2008, Korean. Directed by Chung Yoon-chul.
Small miracles can change the world.
A snobbish producer makes a documentary about the extraordinary behavior of her neighbor who believes himself to be Superman.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Chung Yoon-chulDirector
- Hwang Jung-minSuperman / Lee Hyun-suk
- Gianna JunSong Soo-jung
- Jin Ji-heeHee-jung / Lee Ji-young
- Do Yong-guDirector
- Sun Woo-sunWriter Kim
- Seo Young-hwaHee-jung's mother
- Park Yong-suPh.D Kim
- Woo Ki-hongPolice Officer Ha
- Park Jin-wooDoctor
- Kim Jae-rokBruce Lee
- Lee Sang-yeobSoo-jung's Male Friend
- Jo Hee-bongAudio Engineer
Details
- Released
- 31 January 2008
- Original title
- 슈퍼맨이었던 사나이
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Chung Yoon-chul, Yoon Jin-ho
- Budget
- $4.3M
- Box office
- $3.8M
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A Man Who Was Superman: quick answers
Is A Man Who Was Superman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Man Who Was Superman?
A Man Who Was Superman runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does A Man Who Was Superman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Man Who Was Superman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Man Who Was Superman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Man Who Was Superman yet.
Which OTT platform is A Man Who Was Superman on?
A Man Who Was Superman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 January 2008. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Man Who Was Superman?
If you liked A Man Who Was Superman, try Roll Bounce, Foster, Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas.
Who directed A Man Who Was Superman?
A Man Who Was Superman (2008) was directed by Chung Yoon-chul and stars Hwang Jung-min, Gianna Jun, Jin Ji-hee.