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Superman II

1980·Movie·PG·127 min·6.8(2,526)

The Man of Steel meets his match!

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

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Where to watch Superman II in United States

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About Superman II

Superman II is a 1980 English-language science fiction, action and adventure film directed by Richard Lester. The cast is led by Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Superman II was produced by Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, and International Film Production and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $54 million, it went on to gross $216 million worldwide.

Director
Richard Lester
Writers
Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman
Release date
December 4, 1980
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$54 million
Box office
$216 million
Production
Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, International Film Production
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Superman II cast & crew

Superman II was directed by Richard Lester and written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, and Leslie Newman.

The cast features Christopher Reeve as Superman / Clark Kent, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Terence Stamp as General Zod, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, Jack O'Halloran as Non, and Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ken Thorne, cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth, and it was produced by Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind.

Is Superman II worth watching?

Superman II holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,526 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, action, and adventure, Superman II is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Superman II

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Cast of Superman II

Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve

Superman / Clark Kent

Margot Kidder

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

General Zod

Sarah Douglas

Sarah Douglas

Ursa

Jack O'Halloran

Jack O'Halloran

Non

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Eve Teschmacher

Susannah York

Susannah York

Lara

Clifton James

Clifton James

Sheriff

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshall

The President

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Superman II — FAQs

Where can I watch Superman II in United States?

Superman II is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Superman II on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Superman II is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Superman II in?

Superman II is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Superman II?

Superman II runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Superman II rated?

Superman II is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,526 ratings.

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