Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Seen it?1987 | 90 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but just 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 4.6 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Superman or Avengers: Infinity War, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
4.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$80 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 194K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney J. Furie
- Christopher ReeveClark Kent / Superman
- Margot KidderLois Lane
- Gene HackmanLex Luthor
- Mariel HemingwayLacy Warfield
- Jackie CooperPerry White
- Marc McClureJimmy Olsen
- Jon CryerLenny
- Sam WanamakerDavid Warfield
- Mark PillowNuclear Man
- Damian McLawhornJeremy