Superman III
NZ release: 17 June 1983
Violence Rated on: 17 December 2025
What’s it about?
Entrepreneur Ross Webster teams up with a computer genius to realise his own evil plans, but when Superman obstructs his preparations, he sets out to destroy him.
The facts
- Directed by Richard Lester
- Starring Christopher Reeve (Somewhere in Time), Richard Pryor (Stir Crazy), and Margot Kidder (Sisters)
- English language
- Runtime: 125 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Violence
This film contains some hand-to-hand combat scenes between characters, causing destruction, explosions, and injuries. Missiles and lightning bolts are repeatedly fired at Superman, putting him in danger. One man falls and suffers a fracture.
While playing, a kid falls and hits his head on a rock, causing it to bleed a little. He is almost run over by a farm harvesting machine.
Adult themes
A woman is seen lying on a couch in a dress seducing Superman, whilst he is under the influence of kryptonite, before they kiss.
Frightening scenes
A woman is sucked into a high-powered computer system, which turns her into a malicious cyborg. She screams as hot wires attach themselves to her and turn her flesh into metal. This scene may frighten younger viewers, especially when she opens her eyes and they are grey like metal.
Mildly offensive language
This film contains some mildly offensive language, with word uses like "son of a b*tch” and “jack*ss.”
When content stays with you:
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Further information
- Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
- Brain development – how it works, why it matters
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