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A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, Metacritic 83/100. Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do. Number 2 of 4 in its series by score. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic83/100
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
2,605 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard LesterDirector
- Mario PuzoScreenplay
- David NewmanScreenplay
- Leslie NewmanScreenplay
- Ken ThorneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christopher ReeveSuperman / Clark Kent
- Margot KidderLois Lane
- Terence StampGeneral Zod
- Sarah DouglasUrsa
- Jack O'HalloranNon
- Gene HackmanLex Luthor
- Ned BeattyOtis
- Jackie CooperPerry White
- Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
- Susannah YorkLara
- Clifton JamesSheriff
- E.G. MarshallThe President
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Themes
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