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Superman II

Seen it?

1980 | 127 min | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 4 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $216 million worldwide on a $54 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 253K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Lester

  • Christopher ReeveSuperman / Clark Kent
  • Margot KidderLois Lane
  • Terence StampGeneral Zod
  • Sarah DouglasUrsa
  • Jack O'HalloranNon
  • Gene HackmanLex Luthor
  • Ned BeattyOtis
  • Jackie CooperPerry White
  • Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
  • Susannah YorkLara