Film · 2013 · Superman (6 of 7)

Man of Steel

Name: Man of Steel
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2013-06-14
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Christina Wren, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane

Directed by Zack Snyder · starring Christina Wren, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams

2 h 23 min
12
Action · Adventure · Fantasy
USA
Released in the UK 13 June 2013

7.5 Users179 votes

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Synopsis

In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone's imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question - Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha and Jonathan Kent, Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as "Superman," not only to shine as the world's last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.

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The essentials

Runtime: 143 min2 hours and 23 minutes
Budget: $225mWarner Bros. Pictures
Box office: $289.6m1.3 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Man of Steel?: 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Man of Steel released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 13 June 2013.
Who directed Man of Steel?: Zack Snyder.
Who is in Man of Steel?: It stars Christina Wren, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon.
Where can I watch Man of Steel?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on HBO Max and Netflix, with a channel on Now and a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Man of Steel make?: It took $289.6 million in US. It cost $225 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 6 of 7 in Superman.