Where to watch Superman in the United States
Superman (1978) is streaming on Max. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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You can stream Superman (1978) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
Balancing the clumsy vulnerability of a reporter with the godlike weight of a savior creates a sense of genuine wonder. This definitive origin story captures the pure, soaring optimism of a hero who truly wants to do good.
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Director
Richard Donner
Cast
Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine
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Superman
You'll believe a man can fly.
You can stream Superman (1978) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.2/10
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87%
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RT Audience
86%
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Director
Richard Donner
Cast
Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine
6 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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