Man of Steel (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Man of Steel is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Zack Snyder, running about 143 minutes. “You will believe that a man can fly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Who’s in it. Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman / Kal-El, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod and Diane Lane as Martha Kent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man of Steel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $668M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Man of Steel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Steel 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 Man of Steel (2013)?
- In US, Man of Steel is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Man of Steel worth watching?
- Man of Steel holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Steel?
- Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane and Russell Crowe.
- When was Man of Steel released?
- Man of Steel was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.