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Is Superman safe for children?

PG Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Not recommended
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Not recommended
Superman features frequent action violence including explosions, destruction, and fighting that may be intense for younger children, despite its PG rating. The film contains no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements. Consider your child's sensitivity to action sequences before viewing, as the strong violence is the primary concern.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
Type
Movie
Released
1978
Rating
PG
Genre
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

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.

Christopher Reeve
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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