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Superman Returns is a 2006 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris from a story by Singer, Dougherty and Harris, based on the DC Comics character Superman. It is the sixth and final installment in the original Superman film series and serves as a homage sequel to Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), while ignoring the events of Superman III (1983), Supergirl (1984), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). The film stars Brandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane and Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, with James Marsden, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint and Parker Posey in supporting roles. The film centers on Superman as he returns to Earth after a five-year absence, whereupon he discovers that his love interest, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life and that his archenemy, Lex Luthor, is plotting a scheme to kill him and reshape North America.
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2006 · 2h 34m · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure
TMDB 5.8/10 (4,650 votes)
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Directed by Bryan Singer
Box office $391M worldwide
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Bryan SingerDirector
Brandon Routhas Clark Kent / Superman
Kate Bosworthas Lois Lane
James Marsdenas Richard White
Parker Poseyas Kitty Kowalski
Frank Langellaas Perry White
Sam Huntingtonas Jimmy Olsen
Marlon Brandoas Jor-El
Kal Pennas Stanford
Tristan Lake Leabuas Jason White
David Fabrizioas Brutus
Ian Robertsas Riley
Vincent Stoneas Grant