Supergirl (1984) movie poster

Supergirl (1984)

"Her first great adventure."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 42%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 30% (RT: 19%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFantasyActionScience Fiction

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Runtime
2h 4m
Country
Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (650 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Helen Slater as Linda Lee / Supergirl
Faye Dunaway as Selena
Peter O'Toole as Zaltar
Hart Bochner as Ethan
Mia Farrow as Alura In-Ze
Simon Ward as Zor-El
Peter Cook as Nigel
Brenda Vaccaro as Bianca
Audiences say no. Just 42% of audiences liked it based on 650 votes. Critics gave it 30%.
Overview
After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Jeannot Szwarc cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Helen Slater spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Supergirl is a 1984 adventure, fantasy, action film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch. The film has been rated by 650 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, Supergirl delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Supergirl (1984) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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