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Superman Returns

PG-1320062h 34mBryan Singer
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 72

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"Look up in the sky!"

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

Science FictionActionAdventure
Saving The WorldSuperheroInvulnerabilityBased On ComicSequelAlienSuper PowerSuperhuman Strength

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Frequently asked questions

What is Superman Returns (2006) about?

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

Who stars in Superman Returns?

Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh (Clark Kent / Superman), Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane), Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor), James Marsden (Richard White), Parker Posey (Kitty Kowalski). The film was directed by Bryan Singer.

How long is Superman Returns?

Superman Returns has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is Superman Returns worth watching?

Superman Returns holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Science Fiction, Action, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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