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Superman Returns
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Bryan Singer. With Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey.
5.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
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5.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSuperman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots hi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Superman Returns.
MoviHero lists June 28, 2006 as the release date for Superman Returns. Bryan Singer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, James Marsden as Richard White. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 28, 2006
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 34m
DirectorBryan Singer
CastBrandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, James Marsden as Richard White
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Superman Returns runs 2h 34m. 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: 5.8/10 from 4,758 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The Passion of the Christ, I mean Superman Superman returns to Earth after five years trying to find out what happened to his homeworld.”
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“'Superman Returns' brings an ounce of life back into the series, at least when compared to the prior three installments, but unfortunately overall it's disappointing.”
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“The light to show the way. After a five year hiatus, Superman returns to Earth to find that Lois Lane is now a soon to…”
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“I suppose it didn't really help Brandon Routh that he looked so much like Christopher Reeve when it came to distinguishing himself in this role.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Bryan SingerDirector
Michael DoughertyWriter
Dan HarrisWriter
Gilbert AdlerProducer
Jon PetersProducer
Brandon RouthClark Kent / Superman
Kate BosworthLois Lane
Kevin SpaceyLex Luthor
James MarsdenRichard White
Parker PoseyKitty Kowalski
Frank LangellaPerry White
Sam HuntingtonJimmy Olsen
Eva Marie SaintMartha Kent
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKitty KowalskiKitty Kowalski appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherMartha KentMartha Kent appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherRichard WhiteRichard White appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherPerry WhitePerry White appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherLex LuthorLex Luthor appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherLois LaneLois Lane appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherSupermanSuperman appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide otherJor-ElJor-El appears in Superman Returns (2006).Open character guide
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