Movie

Superman

“You'll believe a man can fly.”

★ 7.2(4,294)19782h 24m

Superman is streaming on Canal+ and Molotov TV in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Richard Donner
Release date: 1978-12-14
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $300,478,449
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Dovemead Films
Part of: Superman Collection

Superman — trailer

About Superman

Superman is a 1978 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4,294 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Superman in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

Cast

Christopher Reeve

Clark Kent / Superman

Margot Kidder

Lois Lane

Gene Hackman

Lex Luthor

Marlon Brando

Jor-El

Ned Beatty

Otis

Jackie Cooper

Perry White

Glenn Ford

Pa Kent

Trevor Howard

1st Elder

Jack O'Halloran

Non

Valerie Perrine

Eve Teschmacher

Maria Schell

Vond-Ah

Terence Stamp

General Zod

Themes & keywords

galaxyjournalistsaving the worldsecret identitycrime fightersuperheronuclear missilebased on comicdestruction of planetcriminalsabotagesuper powernorth polemidwestnewspaper office

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Superman in France?+

In France, you can stream Superman on Canal+ and Molotov TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique.

Is Superman on Netflix?+

Superman is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Canal+ and Molotov TV.

How long is Superman?+

Superman has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in Superman?+

Superman stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando and Ned Beatty.

When did Superman come out?+

Superman is a 1978 movie directed by Richard Donner.

What genre is Superman?+

Superman is Science Fiction, Action and Adventure film.

Who directed Superman?+

Superman was directed by Richard Donner.