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Superman III

1983Movie2 h 5 minPG

Comedy
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic444.5Rotten Tomatoes31%23%

A wondrous, hopeful comedy movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, tears or scares.

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Story

If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

Feels like

  • Superhero Action
  • Nostalgic
  • Comic Book Adaptation
  • Physical Comedy
  • Pop Culture
  • Family-Friendly
  • Classic Theme
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
David Newman, Leslie Newman
Produced by
Pierre Spengler
Music by
Ken Thorne

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Facts

June 17, 1983 · 2 h 5 min · PG

Released
June 17, 1983
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Spanish
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Budget
$39 million
Box office
$80 million
Available in
100 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Face–Heel Turn, Big Blackout +9

  • A.I. Is a Crapshoot
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Big Blackout
  • Jekyll & Hyde
  • Canon Immigrant
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Superdickery
  • Hollywood Acid
  • Obfuscating Stupidity
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Tilting Tower of Pisa

12 of 127 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Superman III

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman III?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

In the United States, Superman III 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 Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Superman III worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 44).

Is Superman III okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will Superman III make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Superman III?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Superman III use?

A.I. Is a CrapshootFace–Heel TurnBig BlackoutJekyll & HydeCanon ImmigrantChuck Cunningham SyndromeSuperdickeryHollywood AcidObfuscating StupidityDistracted by the SexyNot What It Looks LikeTilting Tower of Pisaand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 tropes for it, including A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Face–Heel Turn, and Big Blackout.