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Superman Returns

2006·Movie
2h 34min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic725.6Rotten Tomatoes72%60%

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An , sci-fi movie: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Grand Superhero EpicVisually Stunning SpectacleRomantic TragedyHopeful MythologyNostalgic IconographyEmotional CatharsisOperatic ScaleModern Folklore Reimagined

Crew

Directed by:
Bryan Singer
Written by:
Bryan Singer, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty
Produced by:
Bryan Singer, Gilbert Adler, Jon Peters
Composed by:
John Ottman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Superman Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman Returns?

HBO Max

In the United States, Superman Returns 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 119 other countries.

Is Superman Returns worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Superman Returns okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Superman Returns good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Superman Returns?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Superman Returns use?

Big Word ShoutBald of EvilPet the DogRevenge of the SequelGenesis EffectMaster of DelusionHostile TerraformingConverse with the UnconsciousDisappeared DadCurse Cut ShortChocolate BabyTheme Song Power Upand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 tropes for it, including Big Word Shout, Bald of Evil, and Pet the Dog.