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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Name: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Genre: action, adventure, fantasy
Released: 1987-07-19
Duration: 1 hr 38 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Jon Cryer, Margot Kidder, Mariel Hemingway

1987 1 hr 38 min PG DC Comics Extended Universe

7/10 CMDB Rating

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Storyline

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Sidney J. Furie and released on 24 July 1987 by Cannon Films / Warner Bros.. 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.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Director Sidney J. Furie

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Release date 24/07/1987

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action adventure fantasy

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Content rating PG

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Duration 1 hr 38 min

Last Updated 10/05/2025

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Christopher Reeve Gene Hackman Jon Cryer Margot Kidder Mariel Hemingway Mark Pillow

Cast of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Christopher Reeve

Gene Hackman

Jon Cryer

Margot Kidder

Mariel Hemingway

Mark Pillow

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Review - 7/10 Rating

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Sidney J. Furie, 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 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 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.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Trivia

Did You Know?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
The film/series was released on 24 July 1987.
It was produced or distributed by Cannon Films / Warner Bros..
Key cast members include Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder.
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.