The Christopher Reeve Story online? Streaming details, explored

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story offers a deep dive into the life of this Hollywood icon, who was heroic both on and off screen.

Every generation has had its own Superman. Whether George Reeves, Brandon Routh, or Henry Cavill, they all put on the red cape to save the world against all odds. They became a beacon of hope for many people in their challenging times. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise when people swear by an actor for similarly iconic roles.

The younger generation can’t see anyone else but Henry Cavill as their Superman. At the same time, another generation looks at Christopher Reeve the same way. For them, he will always be the Superman. However, that’s not the only reason he is revered by many. He has proven his heroism in real life as well. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story addresses the same aspects. Its official synopsis reads:

“Reeve’s rise to becoming a film star follows with a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After the accident, he became an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights.”

After the theatrical release, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story was made available to stream on Max. People can also rent it online on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: Where to watch it online?

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a biographical documentary that revolves around Christopher Reeve’s life. Reeve is widely known for his portrayal of Superman in four films around the 1980s.

The documentary sheds light on different parts of Reeve’s personal and professional life. It had its invite-only world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Later, it was theatrically released in the United States for a limited time. The US audience got a chance to watch it on the big screen on September 21 and 25, 2024. However, it must have left many of his fans wondering how they could watch it.

The good news is Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is available to watch online. The film is available to stream on Max. So, the people with a Max subscription will be able to watch it. At the time of writing this article, the Max subscription costs $9.99 a month. Prime Video users can also subscribe to Max, which is one of their add-on channels.

The US audience can also rent Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story for $5.99. It is currently available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. So, the audience can choose a platform of their preference and rent the film online.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story: More details explored

Christopher Reeve became the on-screen Superman through his work in films from the 1980s. He was a part of Superman(1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). Since then, he has become synonymous with the identity of this Kryptonian superhero for many people across the globe. However, he has been just as heroic in his personal life.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story addresses the same subject. It shows parts of Reeve’s life in the wake of a horseback riding accident that left him paralyzed permanently from the neck down. Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who directed this film, use the footage from Reeve’s personal life and weave it into a moving tale.

The film received critical acclaim and currently has a 98% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating. It has been named one of the Top 5 Documentaries of 2024 by the National Board of Review. Besides, it has won six awards at the Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards.