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Superman Returns

Seen it?

2006 | 154 min | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Avengers: Age of Ultron or The Avengers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 34 min.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $391 million worldwide on a $223 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 461K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bryan Singer

  • Brandon RouthClark Kent / Superman
  • Kate BosworthLois Lane
  • Kevin SpaceyLex Luthor
  • James MarsdenRichard White
  • Parker PoseyKitty Kowalski
  • Frank LangellaPerry White
  • Sam HuntingtonJimmy Olsen
  • Eva Marie SaintMartha Kent
  • Marlon BrandoJor-El (archive footage)
  • Kal PennStanford