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Superman

Superman

Dec 14, 1978
144 min
Science FictionActionAdventure
7.2/ 10
4,089 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.2/10
4,089 votes
IMDB
7.4/10
203,354 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
82/100
Metascore

Media

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$55,000,000Production cost
Box Office$300,478,449Worldwide gross
Profit$245,478,449Profitable
ROI
+446.3%Return on investment
US Box Office$134,478,449Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 19 wins & 23 nominations total

Details

Production information

"You'll believe a man can fly."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$55,000,000

Revenue

$300,478,449

Production Companies

Superman CollectionDovemead FilmsAlexander and Ilya Salkind ProductionsInternational Film Production

Cast & Crew

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