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Superman Returns (2006)

โ€œLook up in the sky!โ€

5.8/10 ยท 4,722 votes 2h 34m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#171 of 217 films from 2006 #1868 of 2168 in action

Directed by Bryan Singer ยท Written by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris

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Overview

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.

Cast

Brandon Routhas Clark Kent / Superman
Kevin Spaceyas Lex Luthor
Kate Bosworthas Lois Lane
James Marsdenas Richard White
Parker Poseyas Kitty Kowalski
Frank Langellaas Perry White
Sam Huntingtonas Jimmy Olsen
Eva Marie Saintas Martha Kent
Marlon Brandoas Jor-El
Kal Pennas Stanford
Tristan Lake Leabuas Jason White
David Fabrizioas Brutus
Ian Robertsas Riley
Vincent Stoneas Grant

Facts

Release dateJune 28, 2006
Runtime154 min (2h 34m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$223,000,000
Box office$391,081,192 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0348150

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Questions

How long is Superman Returns?
Superman Returns runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Superman Returns worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 4,722 votes, which places it #171 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 22%) and #1868 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Superman Returns?
Superman Returns was directed by Bryan Singer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Usual Suspects (1995), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
Who stars in Superman Returns?
Brandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman; Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor; Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane; James Marsden as Richard White; Parker Posey as Kitty Kowalski; Frank Langella as Perry White.
What is Superman Returns rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Superman Returns?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6667.

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