Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Richard Lester
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Richard Pryor
August 'Gus' Gorman
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Annette O'Toole
Lana Lang
Annie Ross
Vera
Pamela Stephenson
Lorelei
Robert Vaughn
Ross Webster
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gavan O'Herlihy
Brad
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