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Man of Steel (2013)

โ€œYou are not alone.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 16,641 votes 2h 23m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#109 of 284 films from 2013 #891 of 2168 in action

Directed by Zack Snyder ยท Written by Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer

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Overview

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Cast

Henry Cavillas Clark Kent / Kal-El
Amy Adamsas Lois Lane
Michael Shannonas General Zod
Diane Laneas Martha Kent
Russell Croweas Jor-El
Kevin Costneras Jonathan Kent
Laurence Fishburneas Perry White
Harry Lennixas General Swanwick
Christopher Melonias Colonel Nathan Hardy
Antje Traueas Faora-Ul
Richard Schiffas Dr. Emil Hamilton
Ayelet Zureras Lara Lor-Van
Rebecca Bulleras Jenny Jurwich
Michael Kellyas Steve Lombard

Facts

Release dateJune 12, 2013
Runtime143 min (2h 23m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$225,000,000
Box office$668,045,518 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0770828

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Questions

How long is Man of Steel?
Man of Steel runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Is Man of Steel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 16,641 votes, which places it #109 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 62%) and #891 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Man of Steel?
Man of Steel was directed by Zack Snyder. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), Watchmen (2009), 300 (2007).
Who stars in Man of Steel?
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Kal-El; Amy Adams as Lois Lane; Michael Shannon as General Zod; Diane Lane as Martha Kent; Russell Crowe as Jor-El; Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent.
What is Man of Steel rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Man of Steel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2328.

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