Superman (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1941, Superman is an action and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 10 minutes. “Amazing! Startling! Superman is here!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After The Daily Planet receives a letter from a mad scientist threatening to wreak destruction with his Electrothanasia Ray, Lois Lane heads out in the hopes of getting more information for a news story.
Who’s in it. Superman stars Bud Collyer as Clark Kent / Superman (voice) (uncredited), Joan Alexander as Lois Lane (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as The Mad Scientist (voice) (uncredited) and Julian Noa as Perry White (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Superman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman 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 (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Superman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Superman worth watching?
- Superman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman?
- Superman stars Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jack Mercer, Julian Noa and Jackson Beck.
- When was Superman released?
- Superman was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.