Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
“Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.”
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 English-language action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Sidney J. Furie. The cast is led by Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 4.6/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was produced by The Cannon Group, London-Cannon Films, and Golan-Globus Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 24, 1987, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Writers
- Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Christopher Reeve
- Release date
- July 24, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- The Cannon Group, London-Cannon Films, Golan-Globus Productions
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace cast & crew
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was directed by Sidney J. Furie and written by Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, and Christopher Reeve.
The cast features Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield, Jackie Cooper as Perry White, and Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexander Courage, cinematography is by Ernest Day, and it was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace worth watching?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace holds an audience score of 4.6/10 from 1,425 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and science fiction, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Mariel Hemingway
Lacy Warfield
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Jon Cryer
Lenny
Sam Wanamaker
David Warfield
Mark Pillow
Nuclear Man
Damian McLawhorn
Jeremy
William Hootkins
Harry Howler
Jim Broadbent
Jean Pierre Dubois
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in United States?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace rated?
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is rated PG. It holds a 4.6/10 audience score from 1,425 ratings.
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