Movie
Where to Watch Superman (1978) in the US
- 1978
- PG
- 2h 23m
- 7.4IMDb
- 87%Rotten Tomatoes
- 82Metascore
Superman is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane
Cast and crew
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Writer
- Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mario Puzo
- Starring
- Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman
Details
- Release date
- Dec 15, 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Box office
- $134,478,449
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 19 wins & 23 nominations total
Where to Watch Superman (1978) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Superman in the United States?
- Superman is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (4K) and YouTube TV (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream Superman or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (4K) and YouTube TV (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch Superman for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Superman in the United States.
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