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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

“Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.”

★ 4.6(1,421)19871h 30m

Action Adventure Science Fiction

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

🇩🇪 Germany

Good to know

Director: Sidney J. Furie
Release date: 1987-07-24
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $36,700,000
Budget: $17,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Cannon Group
Part of: Superman Collection

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace — trailer

About Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 movie in the Action, Adventure and Science Fiction genres, directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 1,421 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

Cast

Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent / Superman

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Mariel Hemingway

Lacy Warfield

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Marc McClure

Jimmy Olsen

Jon Cryer

Lenny

Sam Wanamaker

David Warfield

Mark Pillow

Nuclear Man

Damian McLawhorn

Jeremy

William Hootkins

Harry Howler

Jim Broadbent

Jean Pierre Dubois

Themes & keywords

saving the worldsuperheromountainnuclear missileconvertibleus armybased on comicsequelalter egolaboratorysuper powercatholic schoolnewspaper editornuclear weaponsdisarmament

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Superman IV: The Quest for Peace on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace on Netflix?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway and Jackie Cooper.

When did Superman IV: The Quest for Peace come out?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 movie directed by Sidney J. Furie.

What genre is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is Action, Adventure and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?+

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was directed by Sidney J. Furie.