Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2006, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard Donner, running about 116 minutes. “The version you have never seen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Who’s in it. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut stars Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Marlon Brando as Jor-El and Ned Beatty as Otis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut 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 II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)?
- In US, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut worth watching?
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut?
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut stars Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty and Jackie Cooper.
- When was Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut released?
- Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.