Superman

Name: Superman
Released: 1978-12-14
Rating: 7.166

7.2/10 (4,413)

·1978· 144 min

Director: 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.

Where to Watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel Philo

Philo

YouTube TV HBO Max

HBO Max

Trailer

Cast

Christopher Reeve

Superman / Clark Kent

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Marlon Brando

Jor-El

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Glenn Ford

Pa Kent

Trevor Howard

1st Elder

Jack O'Halloran

Non

Valerie Perrine

Eve Teschmacher

Maria Schell

Vond-Ah

Terence Stamp

General Zod

In brief

Superman (1978) is a science fiction, action, adventure film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4,413 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 24min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Superman online?

Superman is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Superman?

Superman runs 144 minutes (2h 24min).

What rating does Superman have?

Superman has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,413 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Superman from?

Superman was released in 1978.