---
title: 'Man of Steel (2013)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Zack Snyder'
released: '2013-06-10'
runtime_minutes: 143
certification: 'PG-13'
genres:
  - 'Action'
  - 'Science Fiction'
  - 'Thriller'
countries:
  - 'United Kingdom'
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/man-of-steel-2013'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0770828/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Man of Steel (2013)

2013 · PG-13 · 143 min · Action, Science Fiction, Thriller · United Kingdom, United States

Part of: DC Extended Universe

## Synopsis

Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder and written by David S. Goyer, who developed the story with producer Christopher Nolan, it is the first film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), and a reboot of the Superman film series, depicting the character's origin story. Henry Cavill stars as Superman, alongside Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, and Russell Crowe. In the film, Clark Kent learns that he is a superpowered alien from the planet Krypton and assumes the role of mankind's protector as Superman, making the choice to face General Zod and stop him from destroying humanity.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Zack Snyder](https://cinepixo.com/people/zack-snyder)
- **Screenplay:** [Christopher Nolan](https://cinepixo.com/people/christopher-nolan), [David S. Goyer](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-s-goyer)
- **Producer:** [Christopher Nolan](https://cinepixo.com/people/christopher-nolan), [Emma Thomas](https://cinepixo.com/people/emma-thomas), [Deborah Snyder](https://cinepixo.com/people/deborah-snyder), [Charles Roven](https://cinepixo.com/people/charles-roven)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Hans Zimmer](https://cinepixo.com/people/hans-zimmer)
- **Director of Photography:** [Amir Mokri](https://cinepixo.com/people/amir-mokri)
- **Editor:** [David Brenner](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-brenner)

## Cast

- [Henry Cavill](https://cinepixo.com/people/henry-cavill) as Superman
- [Ayelet Zurer](https://cinepixo.com/people/ayelet-zurer) as Lara Lor-Van
- [Michael Shannon](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-shannon) as General Zod
- [Dylan Sprayberry](https://cinepixo.com/people/dylan-sprayberry) as Superman
- [Tahmoh Penikett](https://cinepixo.com/people/tahmoh-penikett)
- [Diane Lane](https://cinepixo.com/people/diane-lane) as Martha Kent
- [Laurence Fishburne](https://cinepixo.com/people/laurence-fishburne) as Perry White
- [Michael Kelly](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-kelly-2) as Steve Lombard
- [Harry Lennix](https://cinepixo.com/people/harry-lennix) as Calvin Swanwick
- [Richard Schiff](https://cinepixo.com/people/richard-schiff) as Professor Hamilton
- [Antje Traue](https://cinepixo.com/people/antje-traue) as Faora
- [Joe Miñoso](https://cinepixo.com/people/joe-minoso)
- [Robert Moloney](https://cinepixo.com/people/robert-moloney)
- [Russell Crowe](https://cinepixo.com/people/russell-crowe) as Jor-El
- [Mike Dopud](https://cinepixo.com/people/mike-dopud)

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Official site: https://www.warnerbros.com/man-steel
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/man-of-steel-2013
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