The Super (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, The Super is a comedy film directed by Rod Daniel, running about 84 minutes. “The best way to punish a slumlord is to make him a tenant.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louie Kritski is a heartless landlord who has been so negligent in keeping up his ghetto apartment that he is threatened with jail time. The judge gives him another option -- he must live in his rat-infested hell hole until he brings it up to liveable standards.
Who’s in it. The Super stars Joe Pesci as Louie Kritski, Vincent Gardenia as Big Lou Kritski, Madolyn Smith Osborne as Naomi Bensinger and Stacey Travis as Heather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Super has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 The Super page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Super tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Super (1991)?
- In US, The Super is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory 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 The Super worth watching?
- The Super holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Super?
- The Super stars Joe Pesci, Vincent Gardenia, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Stacey Travis and Carole Shelley.
- When was The Super released?
- The Super was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.