Movies Like The Magnetic Telescope (1942)

The Magnetic Telescope is a 1942 action, adventure, animation, family, fantasy, science fiction film from Dave Fleischer with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Superman and the Mole Men and Electric Earthquake.

Action Adventure Animation Family Fantasy Science Fiction

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

Electric Earthquake

1942

A scientist uses an earthquake machine to threaten the city, and only Superman can stop his extortion plan!

6.6

MagicScore

The Bulleteers

1942

Criminals with rocket powered car loot and extort the city, and only Superman can stop them!

6.6

MagicScore

Destruction Inc.

1942

Superman has to thwart wartime saboteurs tampering with things at the Metropolis Munitions Plant...who have captured Lois Lane and loaded her into a torpedo!

6.5

MagicScore

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

7.3

MagicScore

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 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

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: 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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

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

#13

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

#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

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

#16

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

#17

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

#18

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

#19

The Return of Superman

1979

Born out of a Christmas ornaments-filled heaven, Turkish Superman fights the mob in order to save the day!

3.9

MagicScore

#20

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

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Magnetic Telescope?

The top films similar to The Magnetic Telescope by MovieMagicScore are Superman and the Mole Men (5.3), Electric Earthquake (6.6), The Bulleteers (6.6). Each shares action/adventure/animation/family/fantasy/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Magnetic Telescope worth watching?

The Magnetic Telescope holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 41 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Magnetic Telescope?

The Magnetic Telescope (1942) is a action, adventure, animation, family, fantasy, science fiction film directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Julian Noa.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Magnetic Telescope?

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About movies like The Magnetic Telescope

This ranked list pairs The Magnetic Telescope (1942), a action and adventure and animation and family and fantasy and science fiction film from Dave Fleischer, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bud Collyer take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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