
Superman
Seen it?1941 | 10 min | Action, Animation, Family, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for superhero fans and anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down. Comic-book roots, so expect big stakes and bigger set pieces. It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Wastes no time getting going, at 10 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
After The Daily Planet receives a letter from a mad scientist threatening to wreak destruction with his Electrothanasia Ray, Lois Lane heads out in the hopes of getting more information for a news story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 60%
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dave Fleischer
- Bud CollyerClark Kent / Superman (voice) (uncredited)
- Joan AlexanderLois Lane (voice) (uncredited)
- Jack MercerThe Mad Scientist (voice) (uncredited)
- Julian NoaPerry White (voice) (uncredited)
- Jackson BeckNarrator (voice) (uncredited)