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Superman

1978 · 144 min

A grand, earnest adventure that sweeps you up with its warmth, humor, and soaring sense of wonder.

Directed by
Richard Donner
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Tagline
You'll believe a man can fly.
Overview
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
How it feels
Earnest, warm, uplifting and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Identity, love, family, justice
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Richard Donner
Genres
Science fiction, Action, Adventure
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In this series

Superman Collection

  1. SupermanMovie · 1978 This title
  2. Superman IIMovie · 1980
  3. Superman IIIMovie · 1983
  4. Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceMovie · 1987

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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour5
Realism3
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
science fiction, action, adventure
Directed by
Richard Donner
Written by
David Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo, Robert Benton
Starring
Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard
Music
John Williams
Cinematography
Geoffrey Unsworth
Runtime
144 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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