Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

The version you have never seen.

Directed by Richard Donner

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC

2006116 min7.4 / 10

A classic superhero sequel balancing romantic sacrifice against world-threatening peril, with earnest heroism and spectacle.

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity58

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Surprise86

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Love85

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