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Superman Returns

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 34m
IMDb RATING
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Brandon Routh in Superman Returns (2006)
After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to Earth to become the people's savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.
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Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself importa... Read allSuperman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world.Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
281K
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POPULARITY
1,644
702
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Michael Dougherty
    • Dan Harris
    • Bryan Singer
  • Stars
    • Brandon Routh
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Kate Bosworth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bryan Singer
  • Writers
    • Michael Dougherty
    • Dan Harris
    • Bryan Singer
  • Stars
    • Brandon Routh
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Kate Bosworth
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    • 2.4KUser reviews
    • 350Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 12 wins & 47 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Brandon Routh
    Brandon Routh
    • Clark Kentas Clark Kent…
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Lex Luthoras Lex Luthor
    Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth
    • Lois Laneas Lois Lane
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Richard Whiteas Richard White
    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Kitty Kowalskias Kitty Kowalski
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Perry Whiteas Perry White
    Sam Huntington
    Sam Huntington
    • Jimmy Olsenas Jimmy Olsen
    Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint
    • Martha Kentas Martha Kent
    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Jor-Elas Jor-El
    • (archive footage)
    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Stanfordas Stanford
    Tristan Lake Leabu
    Tristan Lake Leabu
    • Jason Whiteas Jason White
    David Fabrizio
    David Fabrizio
    • Brutusas Brutus
    Ian Roberts
    Ian Roberts
    • Rileyas Riley
    Vincent Stone
    • Grantas Grant
    Jack Larson
    Jack Larson
    • Bo the Bartenderas Bo the Bartender
    Noel Neill
    Noel Neill
    • Gertrude Vanderworthas Gertrude Vanderworth
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • Ben Hubbardas Ben Hubbard
    • (scenes deleted)
    Stephan Bender
    Stephan Bender
    • 15-Year-Old Clarkas 15-Year-Old Clark
    • Director
      • Bryan Singer
    • Writers
      • Michael Dougherty(screenplay) (story)
      • Dan Harris(screenplay) (story)
      • Bryan Singer(story)
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    Storyline

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    Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. —Anonymous
    clark kent characterlex luthor charactersuperman charactercaped superheroalien superhero256 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • On June 30, 2006! Look Up In The Sky!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some intense action violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The last line of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) is Superman saying to Luthor, "See you in twenty." That scene was filmed in 1986. Coincidentally, twenty years later, this film was released.
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) The EMP burst that triggers the docking malfunction of the NASA shuttle to the plane shuts down all technology, including engines, phones, etc. However, the microphone of the guide is still functioning perfectly.
    • Quotes

      Superman: [Quoting Marlon Brando/Jor-el from 1978's SUPERMAN:THE MOVIE to Jason asleep in his bed] You will be different, sometimes you'll feel like an outcast, but you'll never be alone. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father and the father becomes the son.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are seen in a trip through space, from Krypton to Earth, in a manner reminiscent of the Superman (1978) opening credits sequence.
    • Alternate versions
      In the IMAX presentation, four scenes (totalling about 20 minutes) were converted from 2D to 3D: The flashback to Clark Kent's youth on the farm, the Shuttle/777 rescue, the rescue of the sinking ocean liner, and the final flyover before the credits. Bryan Singer developed a cue featuring an icon of Clark's glasses flashing in green at the bottom of the screen when it is time to put them on, and then with a red circle/slash over when it is time to take them off.
    • Connections
      Edited from Superman (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Quando, Quando, Quando
      Written by Pat Boone (as Charles E. Boone), Tony Renis and Alberto Testa

      Performed by The Drifters

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews2.4K

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    6/10
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    To me, Man of Steel was way better despite the controversy. Superman Returns was an okay film. I am really happy to see Brandon Routh as Kingdom Come Superman in Crisis On Infinite Earths.
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    • Feb 24, 2020

    FAQ13

    • After the bank robber shoots Superman in the eye, and Superman gives a grin; why does the scene cut away?
    • Which characters were adapted from the Superman comic books?
    • Is "Superman Returns" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (Laos)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Red Sun
    • Filming locations
      • Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Peters Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $270,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $200,081,192
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $52,535,096
      • Jul 2, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $391,081,192
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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