Supergirl 1984: Imdb

No discussion of the rating is complete without the "Director’s Cut" caveat. The original theatrical release (running 124 minutes) was butchered by the studio, MGM/UA, down to 105 minutes, then 90 minutes for international markets.

IMDb’s data reveals a "C" shape curve: a massive spike of 1-star reviews next to a surprising spike of 10-star reviews. This indicates that Supergirl is not boring. Audiences either despise the tonal whiplash or adore its earnest, pre-ironic charm. It is a film that refuses to be average. supergirl 1984 imdb

A beautiful, charming misfire that flies in slow motion No discussion of the rating is complete without

Why did this flop so hard? Simple: the tone. Superman balanced heroics with humor. Supergirl leans fully into made-for-TV fantasy. It doesn’t know if it’s for children (thanks to a bizarre phantom zone villain who looks like a furry) or for adults (thanks to a weirdly long scene where a possessed boy tries to assault Kara). The theatrical cut is a mess; the director’s cut is slower but more coherent. This indicates that Supergirl is not boring

: The film exists in multiple cuts, including a 105-minute US theatrical version, a 124-minute international cut, and a 138-minute director's cut.