Man of Steel

Name: Man of Steel
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2013-06-12
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe

2013 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$668 million worldwide on a $225 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 963K people sought it out in the past year