Superman (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1948, Superman is an action, crime and science fiction film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 244 minutes.
What it’s about. Superman comes to Earth as a child and grows up to be his home's first superhero with his first major challenge being to oppose The Spider Lady.
Who’s in it. Superman stars Kirk Alyn as Superman, alias Clark Kent, Noel Neill as Lois Lane, Tommy Bond as Jimmy Olsen and Carol Forman as The Spider Lady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Superman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superman (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Superman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Superman worth watching?
- Superman holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman?
- Superman stars Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Tommy Bond, Carol Forman and Pierre Watkin.
- When was Superman released?
- Superman was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 244 minutes.