Superman Returns (2006)
Look up in the sky!
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.
Director: Bryan Singer
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 154 min
Release Date: June 28, 2006
Cast
- Brandon Routh - Clark Kent / Superman
- Kate Bosworth - Lois Lane
- Kevin Spacey - Lex Luthor
- James Marsden - Richard White
- Parker Posey - Kitty Kowalski
- Frank Langella - Perry White
- Sam Huntington - Jimmy Olsen
- Eva Marie Saint - Martha Kent
- Marlon Brando - Jor-El
- Kal Penn - Stanford
Screenplay
- Michael Dougherty (Screenplay)
- Jerry Siegel (Characters)
- Dan Harris (Screenplay)
- Michael Dougherty (Story)
- Dan Harris (Story)
Music: John Ottman
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing: John Ottman, Elliot Graham
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Peters Entertainment, Bad Hat Harry Productions, DC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $223M
Box Office: $391M
Original Language: en
Themes
Superheroes and Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Legends and Powers, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers
Keywords
saving the world, superhero, invulnerability, based on comic, sequel, super power, kryptonite, superhuman strength
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Superman Returns 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.
- Who directed Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns was directed by Bryan Singer.
- Who stars in Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella.
- How long is Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns has a runtime of 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- What genre is Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns had a budget of $223M.
- How much did Superman Returns gross?
- Superman Returns grossed $391M worldwide.
- Where was Superman Returns produced?
- Superman Returns was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Superman Returns?
- The themes of Superman Returns include: Superheroes and Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Legends and Powers, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers.