How long is Man of Steel?

Man of Steel runs 143 min and was released in 2013.

Where can I watch Man of Steel in the UK?

In the UK, Man of Steel is included with Netflix (all plans), HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV, ITVX Premium, HBO Max, ITVX (free).

Who composed the music for Man of Steel?

The music for Man of Steel is by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack album, Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition], has 25 tracks.

What songs are on the Man of Steel soundtrack?

Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] has 25 tracks, including “Look to the Stars”, “Oil Rig”, “Sent Here for a Reason”, “Dna” and “Goodbye My Son”, and more. It is on Apple Music.

Is Man of Steel worth watching?

It depends: if you prefer a gritty, deconstructed epic over the lighthearted tone of traditional superhero cinema. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 865,769 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 57%, Metacritic 55 and TMDB users 6.7.

Man of Steel (2013)

Film · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Epic143 minPG-13Common Sense 12+2013

IMDb7.1· 865,769 votesLetterboxd3.1/5RT57%RT audience75%Metascore55Roger Ebert3/4Trakt71%TMDB6.7

Stream it, ifif you prefer a gritty, deconstructed epic over the lighthearted tone of traditional superhero cinema.

A heavy-handed and visually explosive take on a classic superhero origin that prioritizes grand scale and destruction over personal charm. It is loud and relentlessly serious, built for viewers who want their spectacle with a side of brooding intensity.

What it is about

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Trailer

What Man of Steel is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this film is a dense, high-stakes experience defined by muted colours and a thundering score. The pace begins with a meditative, non-linear exploration of a lonely upbringing before escalating into a chaotic third act of immense property damage and sonic intensity. It feels vast and cold, replacing the usual primary-coloured optimism of the genre with a sense of alien isolation and military hardware.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is for those who enjoy the muscular, visual storytelling style of Zack Snyder and want to see how godlike powers would actually impact a modern world. It will likely alienate anyone seeking the witty banter or colourful charm found in the character’s earlier iterations. A significant caveat is the relentless noise and CGI-heavy destruction of the finale, which can feel physically draining rather than exciting.

The right evening for it

It suits a weekend night where you have a large screen and a good sound system. It is a film for when you want to be overwhelmed by scale rather than moved by a simple story.

Written by our AI from the facts on this page. It has opinions; it has not watched it.

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How Man of Steel leaves you

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Stills

Images from TMDB.

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Man of Steel soundtrack

Music by Hans Zimmer

Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]

Hans Zimmer · 2013 · 25 tracks

Listen on Apple Music

1Look to the Stars
2Oil Rig
3Sent Here for a Reason
4Dna
5Goodbye My Son
6If You Love These People
7Krypton's Last
8Terraforming
9Tornado
10You Die or I Do

Album and songs from Apple Music.

Awards

Awards and nominationsShow

Won: MTV Movie Award for Best Hero · 2014
Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture
Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor · Dylan Sprayberry
Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Special Effects

From Wikidata, which can miss some.

Questions people ask

Is Man of Steel an epic film?: Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A heavy-handed and visually explosive take on a classic superhero origin that prioritizes grand scale and destruction over personal charm. It is loud and relentlessly serious, built for viewers who want their spectacle with a side of brooding intensity.
How long is Man of Steel?: Man of Steel runs 143 min and was released in 2013.
Where can I watch Man of Steel in the UK?: In the UK, Man of Steel is included with Netflix (all plans), HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV, ITVX Premium, HBO Max, ITVX (free).
Who composed the music for Man of Steel?: The music for Man of Steel is by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack album, Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition], has 25 tracks.
What songs are on the Man of Steel soundtrack?: Man of Steel (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] has 25 tracks, including “Look to the Stars”, “Oil Rig”, “Sent Here for a Reason”, “Dna” and “Goodbye My Son”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
Is Man of Steel worth watching?: It depends: if you prefer a gritty, deconstructed epic over the lighthearted tone of traditional superhero cinema. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 865,769 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 57%, Metacritic 55 and TMDB users 6.7.

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