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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Name: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper

1987Dir. Sidney J. Furie1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released1987

Budget$17M

Box office$36.7M

DirectorSidney J. Furie

About This Movie

So, 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' is a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. Sidney J. Furie's direction gives it a distinctly 80s vibe, with a heavy focus on moral themes around nuclear disarmament. The pacing feels off—there's a lot of setup that doesn’t quite pay off. The practical effects are charmingly dated, especially compared to today’s standards, but you can appreciate the effort to create Luthor's nuclear-powered villain, Nuclear Man. Christopher Reeve reprises his role with a kind of earnestness that shines through the film’s weaker moments. It’s notable for tackling serious subject matter in a superhero flick, which was ambitious for its time, but it’s also loaded with some pretty cheesy moments. Just a curious chapter in the Superman saga, really.

Released July 24, 1987, in theaters.Runtime: 90 minutes, rated PG.Filmed with a budget of about $17 million.Features practical effects and early CGI blend.