Superman (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1997, Superman is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Rafi Mecartin, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Nithya is the deputy commissioner of the city who lives with her uncle since both her parents were killed in an accident. She was put on to investigate a corruption case done by the Home Minister and his friend a businessman called Rajan Phillip. Unknowingly she was helped in the investigation by a criminal nicknamed Superman.
Who’s in it. Superman stars Jayaram as Hareendran, Shobana as Nithya, Jagadish as Balachandran and Siddique as City Police Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Superman has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superman (1997)?
- 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 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman?
- Superman stars Jayaram, Shobana, Jagadish, Siddique and George.
- When was Superman released?
- Superman was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.