Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Film - 1987 - Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction

The story

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.

Directed by

Sidney J. Furie

Starring

Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 3.8 out of 10

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Film · 1987 · Action & Adventure · Science-Fiction

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

78% match1h 30mPG
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace hits the saving the world and sequel thread running through your loves.

✦ Saving the world · Sequel
The story

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.

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IMDb
3.8 / 10
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17%
Tomatometer
1.7 / 5
62k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
4.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Science-Fiction
Runtime1h 30m
RatedPG
Release1987-07-24
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