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    Man of Steel

    • 20132013
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 2h 23min
    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    719K
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    Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
    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.
    Trailer1:47
    19 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionAdventureSci-Fi

    An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.

    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
      • Christopher Nolan(story)
      • Jerry Siegel(Superman created by)
    • Stars
      • Henry Cavill
      • Amy Adams
      • Michael Shannon
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • David S. Goyer(screenplay)
      • Christopher Nolan(story)
      • Jerry Siegel(Superman created by)
    • Stars
      • Henry Cavill
      • Amy Adams
      • Michael Shannon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.9KUser reviews
    • 777Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 46 nominations total

    Videos19

    "Fate of Your Planet"
    Trailer 1:47
    "Fate of Your Planet"
    Version #3
    Trailer 3:03
    Version #3
    U.S. Version #1
    Trailer 2:33
    U.S. Version #1
    International Version
    Trailer 2:23
    International Version
    "Jonathan Kent Version"
    Trailer 1:29
    "Jonathan Kent Version"
    "Jor-El Version"
    Trailer 1:29
    "Jor-El Version"
    Man of Steel
    Trailer 1:28
    Man of Steel
    Man of Steel
    Trailer 2:23
    Man of Steel
    A Guide to the Films of Zack Snyder
    Clip 1:31
    A Guide to the Films of Zack Snyder
    What to Know Before Watching 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'
    Clip 3:43
    What to Know Before Watching 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'
    We Are Superman
    Clip 0:59
    We Are Superman
    Who Nearly Starred in 'Justice League?'
    Clip 3:48
    Who Nearly Starred in 'Justice League?'

    Photos292

    Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
    Antje Traue in Man of Steel (2013)
    Harry Lennix, Richard Schiff, and Christina Wren in Man of Steel (2013)
    Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
    Michael Shannon in Man of Steel (2013)
    Kevin Costner in Man of Steel (2013)
    Russell Crowe in Man of Steel (2013)
    Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
    Amy Adams in Man of Steel (2013)
    Diane Lane in Man of Steel (2013)
    Kevin Costner and Dylan Sprayberry in Man of Steel (2013)
    Michael Shannon in Man of Steel (2013)

    Top cast

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    Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill
    • Clark Kentas Clark Kent…
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Lois Laneas Lois Lane
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • General Zodas General Zod
    Diane Lane
    Diane Lane
    • Martha Kentas Martha Kent
    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Jor-Elas Jor-El
    Antje Traue
    Antje Traue
    • Faora-Ulas Faora-Ul
    Harry Lennix
    Harry Lennix
    • General Swanwickas General Swanwick
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Dr. Emil Hamiltonas Dr. Emil Hamilton
    Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni
    • Colonel Nathan Hardyas Colonel Nathan Hardy
    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Jonathan Kentas Jonathan Kent
    Ayelet Zurer
    Ayelet Zurer
    • Lara Lor-Vanas Lara Lor-Van
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Perry Whiteas Perry White
    Dylan Sprayberry
    Dylan Sprayberry
    • Clark Kent (13 Years)as Clark Kent (13 Years)
    Cooper Timberline
    Cooper Timberline
    • Clark Kent (9 Years)as Clark Kent (9 Years)
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Tor-Anas Tor-An
    Mackenzie Gray
    Mackenzie Gray
    • Jax-Uras Jax-Ur
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Lor-Emas Lor-Em
    Mary Black
    Mary Black
    • Ro-Zaras Ro-Zar
    • Director
      • Zack Snyder
    • Writers
      • David S. Goyer(screenplay) (story)
      • Christopher Nolan(story)
      • Jerry Siegel(Superman created by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —Warner Bros. Pictures
    rebootbritish actor playing american characterorigin of herosuperherobased on comic book497 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Accomplish Wonder.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, and for some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Henry Cavill refused to take steroids to muscle up for the role. He also refused any digital touch-ups or enhancement to his body in his shirtless scenes. He said it would have been dishonest of him to use trickery while playing Superman, and he wanted to push his body to the limits, to develop his physique into one that was worthy of the character.
    • Goofs
      When the ships arrive and broadcast the message to the world, multiple cities across the planet are shown, but it is nighttime in all of them.
    • Quotes

      Jor-El: You will give the people of Earth an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun, Kal. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Brothers, Legendary Pictures, DC Comics and Syncopy Inc logos are shaded steel gray and appear in swirls and bends of Kryptonian metal.

      If you look closely, the Warner Brothers, Legendary Pictures and DC Comics logos have Kryptonian writing.
    • Connections
      Edited into Superman 75 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ring of Fire
      Written by June Carter Cash (as June Carter) and Merle Kilgore

      Produced by Allison Crowe and Larry Anschell

      Performed by Allison Crowe

    User reviews2.9K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Best Superman to Date
    I love Superman. Every version. I'll defend Superman 4 if you want? But this is the definitive version. The version I've always dreamed of seeing - the version I'd write if I could have. Challenging, thought-provoking, insightful. Not there to be a poster child, but rather to be an inspiration. Inspiration comes through internal struggle and strife, not through BANG BANG, POW POW. I wish DC had more faith in this storyline - cause it was clearly going somewhere wonderful. #ReleaseTheSnyderCut.
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    FAQ8

    • What is 'Man of Steel' about?
    • Is 'Man of Steel' based on a book?
    • Is it a sequel to "Superman Returns"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook (Brazil)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Superman: Man of Steel
    • Filming locations
      • Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Syncopy
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $225,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $291,045,518
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $116,619,362
      • Jun 16, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $668,045,518
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 23min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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