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Man of Steel
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Zack Snyder. With Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to d…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Man of Steel.
MoviHero lists June 12, 2013 as the release date for Man of Steel. Zack Snyder is the listed director. The listed cast includes Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Kal-El, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Diane Lane as Martha Kent. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 12, 2013
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorZack Snyder
CastHenry Cavill as Clark Kent / Kal-El, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Diane Lane as Martha Kent
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Man of Steel right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Man of Steel runs 2h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 16,778 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Overall this movie is great! It has flaws but it still delivered. For instance, they didn't really explore the loving side of Superman that is…”
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“Yeah... I have an issue with Superman Dark, I'm sorry, it just doesn't work for me. Batman, yeah, you can make him dark. Batman can…”
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“I guess I am being stubbornly traditional here but this was not really the Superman that I grow up with.”
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“The cast is well chosen but the Amy Adams as Lois Lane.”
Viewer reaction
“When I first saw the trailer, I was a little excited.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Your father acquitted himself with honor, Kal.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMartha KentMartha Kent runs from Man of Steel to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Diane Lane carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherLois LaneLois Lane runs from Man of Steel to Zack Snyder's Justice League with Amy Adams carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherPerry WhitePerry White runs from Man of Steel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Laurence Fishburne carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherGeneral ZodGeneral Zod appears in Man of Steel (2013).Open character guide otherKal-ElKal-El appears in Man of Steel (2013).Open character guide
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