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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

1987Movie1 h 30 minPG

26
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic242.7Rotten Tomatoes17%16%

A nostalgic action movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Superhero
  • Cold War Thriller
  • Campy Sci-Fi
  • Dated Visuals
  • Unintentional Comedy
  • Nostalgic Viewing
  • Action Spectacle
  • Lex Luthor Villainy

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Sidney J. Furie
Written by
Christopher Reeve, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Alexander Courage

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Facts

July 24, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
July 24, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian, Russian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
100 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Artistic License – Geology, Same Language Dub, No Ontological Inertia +9

  • Artistic License – Geology
  • Same Language Dub
  • No Ontological Inertia
  • Vile Villain, Laughable Lackey
  • Out of Character
  • Totally Radical
  • Rule of Three
  • Dumb Muscle
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • Hammered into the Ground
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Wolverine Claws

12 of 102 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?"

Questions about Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

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Where can I stream Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

HBO Max

In the United States, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26 (IMDb 3.8, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 24).

Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

What tropes does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace use?

Artistic License – GeologySame Language DubNo Ontological InertiaVile Villain, Laughable LackeyOut of CharacterTotally RadicalRule of ThreeDumb MuscleBullying a DragonHammered into the GroundWhat the Hell, Hero?Wolverine Clawsand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Geology, Same Language Dub, and No Ontological Inertia.