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Superman Returns

Name: Superman Returns
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2006-06-28
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey

Directed by Bryan Singer · starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey

2 h 34 min
12
Action · Adventure · Fantasy
USA Australia
Released in the UK 13 July 2006

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Synopsis

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world?s most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life.

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Runtime: 154 min2 hours and 34 minutes
Budget: $270mWarner Bros. Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Superman Returns?: 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Superman Returns released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 13 July 2006.
Who directed Superman Returns?: Bryan Singer.
Who is in Superman Returns?: It stars Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey and James Marsden.
Where can I watch Superman Returns?: 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.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 5 of 7 in Superman.