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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

2012Movie1 h 16 minPG-13

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

A relentlessly bleak, tense sci-fi movie about society and crime, with standout direction and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Old heroes never die. They just get darker.

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Feels like

  • Gritty Superhero
  • Dystopian Future
  • Mature Animation
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Dark & Bleak
  • Iconic Comic Adaptation
  • Action-Packed

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Jay Oliva
Written by
Bob Goodman
Produced by
Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Michael Uslan
Music by
Christopher Drake

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 25, 2012 · 1 h 16 min · PG-13

Released
September 25, 2012
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Animation, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
87 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?"

Questions about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is there a sequel to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

  1. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)
  2. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013).

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.