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Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham

2023·Movie
1h 26min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

In a city forever in darkness, an ancient horror awakens.

Explorer Bruce Wayne accidentally unleashes an ancient evil, and returns to Gotham after being away for two decades. There, Batman battles Lovecraftian supernatural forces and encounters allies and enemies such as Green Arrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, Two-Face and James Gordon.
Lovecraftian HorrorGothic SuperheroAlternate HistoryCosmic DreadAnimated AdaptationEldritch MysteryAtmospheric & DarkOccult ThemesPulp Fiction Inspired

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham legally?

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham?

1 h 26 min

Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham?

Critics71
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham higher (71) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham use?

Dying as YourselfThe CameoDieselpunkRace LiftHeroic SacrificeAlmighty JanitorPerfectly Cromulent WordShout-OutMultinational TeamMythology GagAdaptational BadassOne-Winged Angeland 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham, including Dying as Yourself, The Cameo, Dieselpunk.