# Superman II (1980)

> A playful, romantic superhero sequel pits Superman against escaped Kryptonian criminals and a newly allied Lex Luthor while testing his wish for an ordinary life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4138

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Director: Richard Lester
- Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack O'Halloran, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081573/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, romantic, sincere, family movie night, nostalgic blockbuster night

## Synopsis

An epic battle for Earth unfolds as a hero faces his greatest challenge yet.

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- [Reign of the Supermen (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/334805)
- [Superman (1978)](https://ember.film/movie/1296)
- [LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/202941)
- [The Death of Superman (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/334803)
- [Superman (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/1015336)
- [Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/11699)
- [Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/121436)

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