Superman III (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, Superman III is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard Lester, running about 125 minutes. “If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
Who’s in it. Superman III stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Richard Pryor as August "Gus" Gorman, Jackie Cooper as Perry White and Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Superman III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $75.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superman III (1983)?
- In US, Superman III is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Superman III worth watching?
- Superman III holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman III?
- Superman III stars Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure and Annette O'Toole.
- When was Superman III released?
- Superman III was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.