Man of Steel Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Sep. 8, 2013

Man of Steel

Release Date: Friday, June 14, 2013 Nationwide

Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Shannon, Thomas Tull, Christopher Nolan, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Antje Traue, Richard Schiff, Kevin Costner, Zack Snyder, David S. Goyer, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Ayelet Zurer, Deborah Snyder, Jonathan Nolan, Harry Lennix, Lloyd Phillips

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 28 m

4.3

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25% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

A child sent to Earth from a dying planet is adopted by a couple in rural Kansas. Posing as a journalist, he uses his extraordinary powers to protect the his new home from an insidious evil.

Cited as official plot version from warnerbros.com

Action Adventure Fantasy Comic Book Reboot Superhero

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Man of Steel.

Henry Cavill
... Superman

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Zack Snyder's Justice League
Kevin Costner
... Jonathan Kent

Hidden Figures, Horizon
Diane Lane
... Martha Kent

Inside Out 2, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Amy Adams
... Lois Lane

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Nightbitch
Michael Shannon
... General Zod

The End, The Bikeriders
A
Antje Traue
... Faora

Hercules, Criminal
Russell Crowe
... Jor-El

Kraven the Hunter, Land of Bad
H
Harry Lennix
... General Swanwick

Ray, The Human Stain
Laurence Fishburne
... Perry White

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Amateur
A
Ayelet Zurer
... Lara Lor-Van

Daredevil: Born Again (Series), Angels & Demons
R
Richard Schiff
... Dr. Hamilton

Ray, The Gambler
C
Christopher Meloni In Talks
IF, 42

Crew Behind the Film

The Man of Steel behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Zack Snyder last directed Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver and Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire. The film's writer Jonathan Nolan last wrote Interstellar and The Dark Knight Rises.

Director: Zack Snyder
Screenwriters: Jonathan Nolan
David S. Goyer
Producers: Christopher Nolan
Charles Roven
Deborah Snyder
Emma Thomas

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Atlas Entertainment; Cruel & Unusual Films; DC Studios; Legendary Pictures; Peters Entertainment; Syncopy Films

Additional Information

MPA Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, and for some language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 28 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Superman Returns Sequel Project, Superman 3.0, Autumn Frost, Superman: Man of Steel
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Man of Steel movie trailers and clips.

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Man of Steel TV Spot #8

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Man of Steel Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

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Man of Steel TV Spot #6

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Man of Steel Theatrical Trailer

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Man of Steel Theatrical Trailer #2

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Man of Steel Theatrical Trailer #3

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Man of Steel Video Clip: General Zod Message

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Man of Steel Theatrical Trailer #5

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Man of Steel TV Spot #1

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Man of Steel TV Spot #2

Production Details

What we know about the Man of Steel movie production.

Key Facts

Walmart is offering fans the exclusive chance to attend an advance screening of Man of Steel on Thursday, June 13th, at 7pm. Tickets go on sale at Walmart stores on May 18th.

Production Updates

Jan 2013

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed. MPAA rating has been announced; assumed completed.

May 2012

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Jul 2011

Production

The film was tagged as Production.

Mar 2011

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Zack Snyder said they would probably start shooting at the end of summer, was uncertain if Dec. 2012 release will hold.

Sep 2010

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Feb 2010

Announced

The film was tagged as Announced.

Sep 2009

Concept

The film was tagged as Concept. "we don't have current plans behind Superman" -DCE President Diane Nelson

Sep 2009

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Man of Steel was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 14, 2013. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Vehicle 19, Hatchet 3 and A Hijacking.

Movie Theaters

2013-06-14 Nationwide

United States

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