Supergirl (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, Supergirl is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 124 minutes. “Her first great adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Who’s in it. Supergirl stars Helen Slater as Kara Zor-El / Linda Lee / Supergirl, Faye Dunaway as Selena, Peter O'Toole as Zaltar and Hart Bochner as Ethan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Supergirl has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel 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 Supergirl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Supergirl 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 Supergirl (1984)?
- In US, Supergirl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Supergirl worth watching?
- Supergirl holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Supergirl?
- Supergirl stars Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole, Hart Bochner and Mia Farrow.
- When was Supergirl released?
- Supergirl was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.