Where to watch Superman(1978)
In the United States, Superman is available to stream on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Superman
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
HBO Max
YouTube TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On Demand
Plex
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Superman plot summary
You'll believe a man can fly.
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Details
- Release date
- December 14, 1978
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Directed by
- Richard Donner
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 4,455 votes
Superman trailer
Cast
Christopher ReeveSuperman / Clark Kent
Margot KidderLois Lane
Gene HackmanLex Luthor
Marlon BrandoJor-El
Ned BeattyOtis
Jackie CooperPerry White
Glenn FordPa Kent
Trevor Howard1st Elder
Jack O'HalloranNon
Valerie PerrineEve Teschmacher
FAQ
Where can I watch Superman?
In the United States, Superman is available to stream on HBO Max and YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Superman?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex.
How long is Superman?
Superman runs 2h 24m (144 minutes).
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