Superman (1978)
You'll believe a man can fly.
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Superman rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.4/10· 206K votes
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic82%
TMDb7.166/10· 4K votesWith 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.4/10 on IMDb and 82/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Superman
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.
Cast of Superman
Christopher Reeve
as Superman / Clark Kent
Margot Kidder
as Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
as Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
as Jor-El
Ned Beatty
as Otis
Jackie Cooper
as Perry White
Glenn Ford
as Pa Kent
Trevor Howard
as 1st Elder
Jack O'Halloran
as Non
Valerie Perrine
as Eve Teschmacher
Maria Schell
as Vond-Ah
Terence Stamp
as General Zod
Superman facts
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $300.5M
- Collection
- Superman Collection
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Richard Donner captures mythic heroism with earnest emotional grounding
- •John Williams orchestral score establishes iconic superhero music template
- •Christopher Reeve embodies Superman with charm and unexpected vulnerability
What the audience disliked
- •Slow pacing during origin sequences tests patience of modern audiences
- •Special effects limitations occasionally undermine intergalactic spectacle credibility
Trailer
Where to watch Superman(US)
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