Superman
Superman is a 1978 Action Adventure film released on 13th December; Richard Donner directed the film which stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman. A sequel, Superman II, was released in 1980. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $245,218,018 on its budget.
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
Cast (85)
Marlon Brando
Ned Beatty
John Ratzenberger
Trevor Howard
Michael Ensign
Susannah York
Marc McClure
Harry Andrews
Valerie Perrine
Sarah Douglas
David Calder
Steve Kahan
Larry Hagman
Billy J. Mitchell
Jack O'Halloran
Phil Brown
Burnell Tucker
William Russell
John Hollis
Alan Tilvern
Randy Jurgensen
Tony Selby
Jeff East
Alan Harris
Rex Everhart
Vincent Marzello
Larry Lamb
Rex Reed
Aaron Smolinski
Production Companies
Connected Films
Part of the Boxset
Superman Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
1% 0-12
1% 13-19
11% 20-29
19% 30-39
9% 40-49
11% 50-59
7% 60-69
1% 70-79
40% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
15% Female
85% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
2% Good
1% Bad
96% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
1% Superhero
1% Journalist
98% Unknown
Superman FAQ
When was Superman released?
Superman was released on Wednesday December 13th, 1978.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Superman?
The lead role is played by Christopher Reeve in the role of Clark Kent / Superman.
How much did Superman cost to make?
The budget was $55,000,000.
How much money did Superman make?
The worldwide revenue was $300,218,018.
Is Superman on Netflix?
No, Superman is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Superman on Amazon Prime?
Yes, Superman is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Superman on Disney Plus?
No, Superman is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States