Movies Like Superman and the Mole Men

If you liked Superman and the Mole Men (1951), a science fiction and action movie directed by Lee Sholem, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Superman (1978)
★ 7.2/10Also science fiction and action
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
2
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
★ 7.4/10Also science fiction and action
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
3
Henry Danger: The Movie (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also action and science fiction
Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new…
4
Superman II (1980)
★ 6.7/10Also science fiction and action
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
5
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
★ 6.9/10Also action and science fiction
Allies of the Shadows seek revenge against humanity. This movie sets up the series, "Crusade," the sequel to "Babylon 5."
6
Ben 10: Race Against Time (2008)
★ 5.9/10Also action and science fiction
Ben, Gwen, and Max must stop an extraterrestrial who plans to open a gateway that leads to an alien invasion.
7
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
★ 7.1/10Also science fiction and adventure
When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans…
8
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League (2015)
★ 6.3/10Also action and adventure
Superman’s clone, Bizarro, has become an embarrassing problem. Chaos and destruction follow Bizarro everywhere as he always hears the opposite of what is said, says the opposite of what he means and does the opposite…
9
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
★ 6.7/10Also science fiction and action
A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in Ninjutsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.
10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
★ 5.9/10Also science fiction and action
When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
11
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also science fiction and action
Death is coming. Worse than death: oblivion. Not just for our Earth, but for everyone, everywhere, in every universe! Against this ultimate destruction, the mysterious Monitor has gathered the greatest team of Super…
12
Hellfighters (1968)
★ 6.3/10Also action and adventure
The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.
13
Pacific Rim (2013)
★ 7/10Also action and science fiction
Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy…
14
PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also adventure and action
When their latest scheme goes awry, Mayor Humdinger and his nephew Harold accidentally divert a meteor towards Adventure Bay. The meteor's golden energy grants the PAW Patrol superpowers. The heroic Mighty Pups are on…
15
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
★ 7/10Also action and adventure
Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside…
16
Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United (2013)
★ 5.9/10Also action and adventure
The Invincible Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk must join forces to save the Earth from its greatest threat yet! When two Hydra scientists try to supercharge a Stark Arc Reactor with Hulk's Gamma Energy, they unleash a…
17
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025)
★ 6.9/10Also science fiction and adventure
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous…
18
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
★ 6.2/10Also science fiction and adventure
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.
19
Titan A.E. (2000)
★ 6.6/10Also science fiction and adventure
A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.
20
Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009)
★ 6.2/10Also action and science fiction
Ben and a mysterious girl from his past must prevent an alien threat from destroying the world.