‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Gets Digital Streaming Date

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story—the critically acclaimed documentary about the life and career of the iconic actor and activist—is coming soon to streaming.

Super/Man was initially shown in theaters in a two-night engagement via Fathom Events, on September 21 and 25. From there, the film expanded to theaters nationwide on October 11.

The official logline for Super/Man reads, “Never-before-seen home movies and personal archives recount the tragic and redemptive story of actor and activist Christopher Reeve, best known for playing Superman in the '70s and '80s films. Following a near-fatal horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down, Reeve devoted his life to disability rights, learning the true meaning of heroism.”

According to When to Stream, Super/Man is expected to debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Friday, November 1. Although When to Stream is typically accurate with its reports, the streaming tracker noted that Super/Man studio Warner Bros. has not announced or confirmed the PVOD date, so it is subject to change.

Per VUDU, Super/Man is up for pre-order for $14.99, which will be the film’s purchase price. Digital rentals are generally $5 less, so viewers should expect to rent the film for $9.99 for a 48-hour period.

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In addition to VUDU, Super/Man will be available on a variety of digital platforms, including AppleTV and Prime Video.

How Did Critics Receive ‘Super/Man’?

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story achieved a stellar rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics, scoring a 98% “fresh” rating based on 65 reviews. Ahead of its Fathom Events special engagement, Super/Man had a 100% “fresh” critics score on RT.

RT’s Critics Consensus reads, “An affectionate retrospective on Christopher Reeve's bravery and heroism in his own personal life, Super/Man takes to the skies in inspirational uplift.”

Super/Man also scored a 98% “fresh” Audience Score, based on 500-plus verified user ratings. RT’s Audience summary reads, “A fitting tribute to a remarkable man, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story soars with affecting superhuman strength.”

Matthew Creith was among the RT critics who gave Super/Man a “fresh” review, writing, “It's a film about pain and the ultimate strength of adversity as well as a tearjerker steeped in discovering who Christopher Reeve was and his experiences in straddling the line of being polarizing and inspiring simultaneously.”

Nick Schrager of The Daily Beast also was high on the film, writing that Super/Man “paints a rich portrait of Reeve as an individual, celebrity, activist, and family man, bolstered by commentary from his children and friends and, additionally, from Reeve himself.”

Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is expected to debut on PVOD on November 1.