Does Superman end with hope?

Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less sad than 80% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Superman easy watching?

Yes. More comforting than 77% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less frightening than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More violent than 59% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Superman

Name: Superman
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 1978
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty

You'll believe a man can fly.

Directed by Richard Donner

Produced by Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions

1978144 min7.2 / 10

A earnest, visually grand superhero origin story that balances intimate human connection with world-saving spectacle, anchored by genuine warmth and hope.

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Does Superman end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Superman sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Superman easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Superman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Superman violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.