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Supergirl (1984)

Name: Supergirl (1984)
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Genre: action, adventure
Released: 1984-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Brenda Vaccaro, Faye Dunaway, Hart Bochner, Helen Slater, Mia Farrow

1984 1 hr 38 min PG DC Comics Extended Universe

6/10 CMDB Rating

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Supergirl (1984) Storyline

Supergirl is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Jeannot Szwarc and released on 21 November 1984 by TriStar Pictures. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

Supergirl (1984) Director Jeannot Szwarc

Supergirl (1984) Release date 21/11/1984

Genres

action adventure

Supergirl (1984) Content rating PG

Supergirl (1984) Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/05/2025

Cast

Brenda Vaccaro Faye Dunaway Hart Bochner Helen Slater Mia Farrow Peter O'Toole

Cast of Supergirl (1984)

Brenda Vaccaro

Faye Dunaway

Hart Bochner

Helen Slater

Mia Farrow

Peter O'Toole

Supergirl (1984) Review - 6/10 Rating

Supergirl is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Supergirl has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

Supergirl (1984) Trivia

Did You Know?

Supergirl was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
The film/series was released on 21 November 1984.
It was produced or distributed by TriStar Pictures.
Key cast members include Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.