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Movies like Superman (1978) Finished Superman and want that feeling again? These are ranked by what it is actually about — its themes, its pacing, the kind of person at the centre of it — rather than the genre it was filed under. Every match says what it shares with Superman, and what it does not.
What did you love about Superman? Pick up to 3, and the matches below will be ranked around them. Optional — leave it blank for the closest overall.
Heroism Personal identity Power corruption Action Social responsibility Superhero Spectacle Adventure Your best matches Ranked against what Superman is actually about, not its genre labels.
73% Reverina match Top pick 2015 · Film · Adventure · Action
Good match
Why it matches Also about power corruption Also superhero at heart Shares its spectacle and stylised look More matches Each with the traits it shares with your pick.
Spider-Man 1967
Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero at heart Algorithm anchor-3 · considered 134 candidates
Shares its playful and hopeful register
What's different Not built around self-discovery or redemption Does not promise superhero origin story or action packed adventure Commitment 2h 21m
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Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Superman.
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1990 · Series · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Good match
Why it matches Built around the same heroism and self-discovery Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also action and superhero at heart Centres on the same mentor figure What's different Not built around redemption Does not promise action packed adventure A series rather than a single film Darkness Fairly light
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Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Superman.
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2025 · Film · Adventure · Action
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero at heart Shares its spectacle and stylised look Built around the same self-discovery What's different Not built around redemption or heroism Not really adventure or action Darkness Fairly light
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Why this ranked above the others
Reads closest to it overall of everything considered when ranked against Superman.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 · 1h 41m
Also superhero at heart Centres on the same mentor figure Supergirl 2015
Built around the same heroism and self-discovery Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Thor 2011 · 1h 55m
Also about power corruption Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Moving 2023
Watched for the same thing: superhero origin story Also superhero at heart
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