The Return of Superman (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1979, The Return of Superman is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kunt Tulgar, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Born out of a Christmas ornaments-filled heaven, Turkish Superman fights the mob in order to save the day!
Who’s in it. The Return of Superman stars Tayfun Demir as Tayfun / Süpermen, Güngör Bayrak as Alev, Yıldırım Gencer as Ekrem and Eşref Kolçak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Return of Superman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Superman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Superman tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Superman (1979)?
- In US, The Return of Superman is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of Superman worth watching?
- The Return of Superman holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Superman?
- The Return of Superman stars Tayfun Demir, Güngör Bayrak, Yıldırım Gencer, Eşref Kolçak and Renan Fosforoğlu.
- When was The Return of Superman released?
- The Return of Superman was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.