Superman II(1980)
“The Man of Steel meets his match!”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Lester
Studio
Dovemead Films
Budget
$54M
Revenue
$216M
Cast
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
Gene Hackman
as Lex Luthor
Ned Beatty
as Otis
Jackie Cooper
as Perry White
Valerie Perrine
as Eve Teschmacher
Susannah York
as Lara
Clifton James
as Sheriff
E.G. Marshall
as The President
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$54M
Box Office
$216M
Production Companies
Dovemead Films • Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions • International Film Production
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Superman II?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Superman II (1980).
What is Superman II about?▼
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.
Who directed Superman II?▼
Superman II was directed by Richard Lester and released in 1980. It is a science fiction, action, adventure film.
How long is Superman II?▼
Superman II has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Superman II?▼
The cast of Superman II includes 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 more.
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