Viewing the American heroism as an essential part for social development,this paper reveals how Superman movies explain the American heroism and how they impact the audiences.Among five Superman movies,Superman:The Movie is a remarkable terrific film with great story and acting.For the most important part,this movie introduces clearly about the American heroism.Superman movies reflect the idea of American heroism including mission and achievement of hero,goodness of soul,individualism,self-confidence,defender,strength,and courage.With the examples,the paper explores the American heroism in Superman movies and the influences of them on the audiences.