Movies like Superman

Key Features:: Superhero, Origin story, Secret identity, Krypton, Metropolis, Love story, Good vs Evil, Superpowers, The Chosen One, Innocence, Hope, Destiny, Iconic character, Journalism, Alien, Franchise foundation
Tone:: serious, earnest, dramatic
Target Audience:: Superhero fans, Action-adventure enthusiasts, Comic book aficionados, Family-friendly audiences
Emotional Arc:: Discovery → Duty → Triumph

Superman

1978-12-14

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Genres

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Cast

Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Jack O, Valerie Perrine

Crew

Leslie Newman, Robert Benton, Mario Puzo, Mario Puzo, Richard Donner, David Newman, Tom Mankiewicz

Rating

★7.15(4105 votes)