Superman
Directed by Richard DonnerOmdat Jor-El de raad van Krypton niet kon overtuigen dat hun planeet zal verwoest worden, stuurt hij zijn zoon Kal-El naar de planeet aarde, zodat hij hun ras kan redden. Daar wordt Kal-El opgevoed door de familie Kent, ze noemen hem Clark Kent. Op aarde blijkt hij over superkrachten te beschikken, met die krachten wilt hij het slechte in de wereld bestrijden. Als hij volwassen is gaat hij in Metropolis bij de Daily Planet werken als reporter. Daar leert hij zijn eerste liefde kennen, Lois Lane.
Superman Ratings & Reviews
- mickerdoo23 december 2025Pretty iconic. But they definitely milked their new effects screen time. Ran long. Reece was a great casting. Luthor's lair rocks.
- Marshall Evetts28 oktober 2025The title credit animations were a disaster and put me in a bad mood, plus it was boring because I spent too much time looking at ice.
- mshe8222 augustus 2025It’s a great start to the Superman trilogy very slow paced but a good movie
- Leonard Mosca9 februari 2025The true definition of Superman Christopher Reeve Gene Hackman this is what Superman was always about made us believe the best in us and the music by John Williams doesn't hurt either
- Streetter17 augustus 2025Amazing First Entry. Amazing Theme Song for the Man of Steel! This movie is instantly Iconic!
- Vid10 juli 2025This is how you do a superhero movie.
- theLillyPad19 april 2025Truth, Justice, and the American way--here is a movie that doesn't just understand its titular character, it has defined him for generations to come. Sure, it has a weak third act and a bit of a Dues ex Machina there at the end, but somehow, the beating heart of the film pumps louder than all its flaws. This is THE face of Superman. THE Superman theme. THE Superman movie.
- joshall3211 augustus 2025If you thought the original Superman: The Movie was already soaring high, the Expanded Edition rockets it straight into the stratosphere — cape, curl, and all. This isn't just the Superman you remember — it’s the ultimate love letter to golden-age heroism, cinematic wonder, and Christopher Reeve's pitch-perfect performance. The extra footage? Oh, it’s not fluff. It’s gold. Pure, nostalgic, John-Williams-score-backed gold. From extended Smallville moments that add emotional weight, to more screen time with Gene Hackman's delightfully scheming Lex Luthor, the expanded scenes deepen the story without ever dragging it down. And let’s talk about that score. 🎶 With the expanded cut, you get even more of John Williams’ legendary soundtrack — it practically carries you off the couch in a red cape. The audio restoration? Chef’s kiss. Every note of triumph, every swell of hope, lands harder than a speeding bullet. The effects still charm, the story still inspires, and Reeve’s Superman remains the gold standard. Watching this edition feels like being wrapped in a warm, Kryptonian blanket of heroism, idealism, and old-school movie magic. Bottom line: If you're a fan of Superman, classic cinema, or just want to feel the rush of watching a true hero take flight — this is the version to watch. Up, up, and expanded away! 💫
- M08Y5 augustus 2025While very clearly a product of it's time, there is an earnest optimism and general feeling of good will that shines through and keeps Superman feeling warm and fuzzy. I can't believe that it's taken me this long to sit down and watch Superman properly but it's clear to me now why people think that we will never quite recapture the Christopher Reeve magic... and maybe they are right. Reeve was quite clearly perfect for the role. The 4K bluray doesn't do much to justify it's own existence, but the more 4K blurays we get the better.
- Richard Thornton23 juli 2025Effects have not aged well but this is still the definitive superhero movie. The template all others are compared to. This is cinema 🤌🤌
- MJ Media21 juli 2025My review is biased because I've watched 21st century super hero movies. Yep, this movie is 1978 and the tech is dated. But, the producers went all out with cast, screen play, and John Williams for the music soundtrack. Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder are perfect for this version. The script makes an honest effort of reflecting the comic book source material. I enjoyed watching -but- it's dated.
- Rowan Krzysiak13 juli 2025I watched a 3 hour TV cut and it was mostly enjoyable. It gets worse the longer it goes on and (spoilers) there's a time reversal thing that is unforgivable. That said, the characterisations and performances are great.
- thomasrogers75311 juli 2025Reeve was born to play this role and he injects so much life into this movie and he’s is 1000% this best part of the film He just is Superman
- James Saenz9 juli 2025“would you like a glass of wine?” “no, thanks. i never drink when i fly.” it has so much sincerity running through its veins— from the halation and sweeping camera movements in the cinematography to the awe and wonder superman inspires in the common person to christopher reeve’s stunning performance, everything looks and feels so beautiful and full of life; donner’s able to make rural kansas look like a paradise and he really takes his time with the characters. we don’t get clark in his superman costume until nearly an hour in and that restraint really makes a difference. it’s also unabashedly horny (i’m looking at you, balcony scene) and i adore that. there’s plenty narratively that feels corny or like it’s verging on nonsensical (reversing the earth’s rotation to turn back time is just batshit crazy), but that doesn’t really matter when it’s made with so much love and care for the character of clark kent; it really set the blueprint for superhero blockbusters and it’s not often that they’re able to achieve this level of artistry or authenticity.
- Cole6 juli 2025Makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Christopher Reeve was simply born to be a Superman. The personification of charming and sincere. Two hours of pure superhero business: stopping a nuke, catching thieves, carrying a plane, shifting tectonic plates, reversing time and even rescuing a cat from a tree. Shocked how well this holds up too; it’s quite easy on the eyes. Made me happy, made me smile.
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Superman Trivia
Superman was released on 14 december 1978.
Superman was directed by Richard Donner.
Superman has a runtime of 2 u, 23 m.
Superman was produced by Pierre Spengler.
Omdat Jor-El de raad van Krypton niet kon overtuigen dat hun planeet zal verwoest worden, stuurt hij zijn zoon Kal-El naar de planeet aarde, zodat hij hun ras kan redden. Daar wordt Kal-El opgevoed door de familie Kent, ze noemen hem Clark Kent. Op aarde blijkt hij over superkrachten te beschikken, met die krachten wilt hij het slechte in de wereld bestrijden. Als hij volwassen is gaat hij in Metropolis bij de Daily Planet werken als reporter. Daar leert hij zijn eerste liefde kennen, Lois Lane.
The key characters in Superman are Clark Kent / Superman (Christopher Reeve), Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman).
Superman is rated 6.
Superman is an Action, Adventure, Sciencefiction film.
Superman has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
Superman had a budget of US$ 55 mln..
Superman has made US$ 300,5 mln. at the box office.