Superman: The Movie

You'll Believe a Man Can Fly!

Join us at the Rio Theatre on Thursday, July 15 as we tip our collective hat and raise a glass to the late, great Richard Donner, a filmmaker who brought us so many of the titles that we love – including one of the most iconic superhero action movies ever made, SUPERMAN.

Featuring Christopher Reeve‘s pitch-perfect performance in a role that would ultimately come to define his career, SUPERMAN deftly blended the humor and gravitas from its source material into a film that is escapist and fun, a nostalgic slice of pop-culture Americana. Arguably, the success of Donner’s SUPERMAN – which spawned its own highly successful franchise – remains a foundational blueprint for all the (many) superhero adaptations that would eventually come in its wake.  Starring Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, and Marlon Brando.

“Richard Donner’s ‘Superman’ broke new cinematic ground. Visually it’s stunning, and that’s before you take into the account the special effects – most of which still hold up today!” (Movies in Focus)

“It’s the simple, earth-bound quality of the film that makes this comic-book fantasy soar.” (Washington Post)

Thursday, July 15
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets $15 HERE | $15 at the door

Due to reduced capacity, advance tickets are recommended for all shows to ensure seating. Online sales for every screening automatically end 1 hour before any given showtime.

*Minors permitted in the balcony. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service and main floor seating.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*If you are looking to redeem your tickets to either a canceled Rio Theatre screening or a Rio Theatre gift certificate, please email <[email protected]> with info including your name, canceled receipt number, gift certificate info, what you are wanting to see and when, and we can make the switch for you in advance. Alternately, you can bring this information with you to the venue, and we will do our best to help you at the box office.

SUPERMAN (Richard Donner, 1978 / 143 mins / PG) Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, young Clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil. As Superman, he battles the villainous Lex Luthor, while, as novice reporter Clark Kent, he attempts to woo co-worker Lois Lane.

 

  • Budget
    $55,000,000.00
  • Revenue
    $300,218,018.00
  • IMDB

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About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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