How long is Superman?

Superman is 2 h 24 min long (144 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Superman rated?

Superman is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Superman?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Superman (1978) runs 2 h 24 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.2 from 4,495 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 24 min — ends 10:24 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: December 14, 1978
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 4,495 votes
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

Questions people ask

How long is Superman?: Superman is 2 h 24 min long (144 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Superman rated?: Superman is rated PG in the US.
Is Superman a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Superman?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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