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Superman II

1980Movie2 h 7 minPG

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic837.3Rotten Tomatoes88%76%

A nostalgic, thrilling sci-fi movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

The Man of Steel meets his match!

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

Feels like

  • Classic Superhero Adventure
  • Retro Sci-Fi Spectacle
  • Romantic Drama
  • Villainous Invasion
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Family-Friendly Action
  • Iconic Villains
  • Comic Book Logic
  • Stately Production

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
David Newman, Mario Puzo, Leslie Newman
Produced by
Pierre Spengler
Music by
John Williams, Ken Thorne

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Facts

December 4, 1980 · 2 h 7 min · PG

Released
December 4, 1980
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$54 million
Box office
$216 million
Available in
102 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Ax-Crazy, Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Deliberately Distressed Damsel +9

  • Ax-Crazy
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • Deliberately Distressed Damsel
  • It Amused Me
  • Batman Gambit
  • Emergency Presidential Address
  • Battle Trophy
  • Fate Worse than Death
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Creator Cameo
  • Apathetic Citizens
  • Samaritan Syndrome

12 of 198 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Superman II?"

Questions about Superman II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman II?

HBO MaxPhiloYouTube TVDC

In the United States, Superman II streams on HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV, and DC. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Superman II worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Superman II 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 II?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Superman II good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Superman II a box office hit?

Budget$54 million
Box office$216 million

Yes: it cost about $54 million to make and earned $216 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.