Movies Like The Return of Superman (1979)

The Return of Superman is a 1979 adventure, fantasy, science fiction film from Kunt Tulgar with a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Superman: The Last Son of Krypton and The Magnetic Telescope.

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

Clark Kent, the last survivor of the dead planet Krypton, uses his amazing powers to defend people of his adopted world, Earth, and become Superman.

7.1

MagicScore

The Magnetic Telescope

1942

When police interfere with a reckless scientist's experiment, it creates a deadly meteor shower only Superman can stop.

7.0

MagicScore

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

2006

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

7.4

MagicScore

Superman

1978

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

7.2

MagicScore

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

2009

United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.

7.1

MagicScore

All Star Superman

2011

Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.

6.8

MagicScore

Superman II

1980

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

6.7

MagicScore

Fantastic Four

2005

During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction.

5.8

MagicScore

Superman Returns

2006

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Superman III

1983

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

5.5

MagicScore

#11

Superman and the Mole Men

1951

Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.

5.3

MagicScore

#12

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

1987

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.

4.6

MagicScore

#13

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

1997

As the Joker visits Metropolis with a plan to kill Superman for Lex Luthor, Batman pursues the clown to Superman's turf.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

Superman: Doomsday

2007

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

6.7

MagicScore

#15

Superman: Brainiac Attacks

2006

Embittered by Superman's heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor specifically redesigns Brainiac to defeat the Man of Steel.

6.1

MagicScore

#16

Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman

2006

The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

2010

Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside Superman against nefarious Black Adam, Billy soon discovers the challenge super heroes ultimately face: is it revenge or justice?

7.0

MagicScore

#18

Superman

1941

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.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Three Giant Men

1973

Istanbul is being terrorized by a crime wave, and the police call in American superhero Captain America and Mexican wrestler Santo to put a stop to it.

4.3

MagicScore

#20

Planet Hulk

2010

When the Hulk's presence on Earth becomes too great a risk, the Illuminati trick him to board a shuttle destined for a planet where he will be able to live in peace, and launch it into space. The Hulk's struggle to escape causes the shuttle to malfunction and crash land on the planet Sakaar, however, where he is sold into slavery and trained as a gladiator.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Return of Superman?

The top films similar to The Return of Superman by MovieMagicScore are Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (7.1), The Magnetic Telescope (7.0), Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (7.4). Each shares adventure/fantasy/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Return of Superman worth watching?

The Return of Superman holds a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10 from 31 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Return of Superman?

The Return of Superman (1979) is a adventure, fantasy, science fiction film directed by Kunt Tulgar, starring Tayfun Demir, Güngör Bayrak, Yıldırım Gencer.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Return of Superman?

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About movies like The Return of Superman

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