Superman Returns
2006 · 154 min · Director: Bryan Singer
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.
Emotional fingerprint
Superman Returns (2006) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Sadness 20%, Love 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Sadness20%
- Love20%
- Excitement15%
- Hope15%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Sadness, Love. Genres: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Sadness and Love. Its IMDb rating of 6.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 61/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Love
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Love | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Love | 49 % | 23 % | 36 % | 27 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 26 % | 28 % | 24 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Sadness | 49 % | 30 % | 24 % | 25 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 57 % | 48 % | 15 % | 16 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Tension | 69 % | 61 % | 8 % | 5 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Relief | 63 % | 42 % | 15 % | 10 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Sadness | 43 % | 23 % | 18 % | 16 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Curiosity | 39 % | 29 % | 9 % | 9 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 35 % | 15 % | 13 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Love | 52 % | 32 % | 28 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Curiosity | 55 % | 44 % | 20 % | 17 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 67 % | 64 % | 13 % | 12 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 71 % | 70 % | 19 % | 13 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 73 % | 71 % | 21 % | 13 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Tension | 77 % | 75 % | 25 % | 24 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 119′ | Tension | 77 % | 73 % | 28 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 127′ | Tension | 77 % | 73 % | 26 % | 39 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 135′ | Tension | 73 % | 58 % | 35 % | 41 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 142′ | Love | 66 % | 30 % | 49 % | 33 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 150′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Jason White
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Details
- Directed by
- Bryan Singer
- Written by
- Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2006
- Runtime
- 154 min
- Country
- United States, Australia
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
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