Superman
A grand, earnest adventure that sweeps you up with its warmth, humor, and soaring sense of wonder.
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Superman Returns
A solemn, nostalgic superhero spectacle that feels more like a melancholy romance than an action rush.
About 2006 film directed by Bryan Singer
Genres action, science fiction
Directed by Bryan Singer
Written by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
Starring Marlon Brando, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, Eva Marie Saint, Kal Penn, Frank Langella, Parker Posey
Music John Ottman
Runtime 148 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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