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Man of Steel

2013Movie2 h 23 minPG-13

63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic557.4Rotten Tomatoes57%75%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about war and the future, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

You are not alone.

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Feels like

  • Epic Superhero Origin
  • Visually Stunning Blockbuster
  • High-Octane Action
  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Iconic Hans Zimmer Score
  • Modern Mythology
  • Cinematic Grandeur
  • Hopeful Humanism
  • Alien Invasion Thriller
  • Reinterpretation of Classic Lore

Cast

24 of 77

Crew

Directed by
Zack Snyder
Written by
Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
Produced by
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Deborah Snyder
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

June 12, 2013 · 2 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
June 12, 2013
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$225 million
Box office
$668 million
Available in
122 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Distracted by the Sexy, Superhero Movie Villains Die +9

  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Superhero Movie Villains Die
  • Mission Control
  • Rage Quit
  • Diner Brawl
  • Idiot Ball
  • Doomed Hometown
  • Comic-Book Movies Don't Use Codenames
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Neck Lift
  • Slasher Smile

12 of 326 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Man of Steel?"

Questions about Man of Steel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man of Steel?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

In the United States, Man of Steel streams on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Man of Steel worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Man of Steel okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Man of Steel scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Man of Steel use?

Vomit Indiscretion ShotDistracted by the SexySuperhero Movie Villains DieMission ControlRage QuitDiner BrawlIdiot BallDoomed HometownComic-Book Movies Don't Use CodenamesAdaptation ExpansionNeck LiftSlasher Smileand 314 more

TV Tropes lists 326 tropes for it, including Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Distracted by the Sexy, and Superhero Movie Villains Die.