Superman II
1980 · Movie · PG · 127 min · ★ 6.8 · 86% critics
Three powerful criminals from Superman’s home world arrive on Earth and join forces with a notorious mastermind, putting the planet in danger. As the threat grows, Superman faces a personal choice that leaves him vulnerable, forcing him to find a way to reclaim what he’s lost and protect the people he loves.
Also known as Superman 2 · Superman Classic II · Superman II: The Adventure Continues
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Details
- Years
- 1980
- Release date
- 1980-12-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (2,519 votes)
- Box office
- $108,185,706
- Budget
- $54,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic mix of romance, humor, and high-stakes superhero action with iconic villains; Not for you if you dislike campy moments, tonal swings, or older effects—consider Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.
Pros: big, memorable showdowns; heartfelt hero dilemma; fun villain energy | Cons: uneven tone shifts; some goofy moments; dated effects now
Themes
- new york city
- saving the world
- flying
- sacrifice
- superhero
- loss of virginity
- based on comic
- sequel
- niagara falls
- love
- nemesis
- criminal
- +13 more
Awards & recognition
- Saturn Award — Best Science Fiction Film · 1982
Cast & crew
Christopher Reeve
as Superman / Clark Kent
Margot Kidder
as Lois Lane
Terence Stamp
as General Zod
Sarah Douglas
as Ursa
Jack O'Halloran
as Non
Gene Hackman
as Lex Luthor
Ned Beatty
as Otis
Jackie Cooper
as Perry White
Valerie Perrine
as Eve Teschmacher
Susannah York
as Lara
Directed by Richard Lester