Superman III (1983)
A bumbling tech genius and synthetic kryptonite turn Superman campy and wicked before a wholesome, brisk battle.
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.
How intense is Superman III?
Superman III has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Superman III feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Superman III
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Superman III for you?
Is Superman III scary?
No. Superman III is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Superman III gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Superman III sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Superman III OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Superman III?
Superman III runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Superman III?
Superman III is streaming on Max.
Does Superman III have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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