Where to watch
Available at home
A Kryptonian baby sent to Earth becomes Superman, a reporter fighting for truth and justice.
Trailer
Why watch this film?
Our suggestions
The story begins with Superman's birth on the doomed planet Krypton and follows him on his arrival to Earth, his childhood in Kansas and his career as reporter for the Daily Planet.
"The first comic book superhero, introduced in 1938, was also the first to have a big budget version in the era of blockbuster cinema, starting in the second half of the 1970s. The one chosen to show us that man could fly was director Richard Donner ("Lethal Weapon"), but the production was tumultuous behind the scenes - there were many ups and downs, as well as a long screenplay by Mario Puzzo ("The Godfather") that was drastically rewritten. The final result, seen on the screen, brings then-unknown Christopher Reeve in the title role, in an excellent performance that knows how to dose the innocence of Clark Kent with the charisma of Superman. Also highlight, for the energy of Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, the curious reporter of the Daily Planet. The result is a film with an innocent air and dated special effects, yes, but with an energy and feelings that are missing in many of today's superhero movies."