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Batman: Gotham Knight

2008·Movie
1h 16min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes65%69%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Batman: Gotham Knight fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Fantasy and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Get ready... to rage against evil.

Six interlocking stories reveal Bruce Wayne's earliest adventures as Batman and the steps he took to become the grim avenger of Gotham City.
Batman AnthologyGotham CityAnimated ActionSuperhero NoirEpisodic StorytellingDark KnightVisually DynamicComic Book Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Yuichiro Hayashi, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Toshiyuki Kubooka
Written by:
Bob Kane, David S. Goyer, Greg Rucka
Produced by:
Bruce Timm, Emma Thomas, Michael Uslan
Composed by:
Mark A. Keatts, Mark A. Keatts, Kelly Ann Foley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Batman: Gotham Knight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman: Gotham Knight legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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: Gotham Knight worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Batman: Gotham Knight rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Batman: Gotham Knight?

1 h 16 min

Batman: Gotham Knight runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Batman: Gotham Knight?

Critics65
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Batman: Gotham Knight much the same way.

What language is Batman: Gotham Knight in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Batman: Gotham Knight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Batman: Gotham Knight in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Batman: Gotham Knight use?

Good ShepherdTotally Radical"Rashomon"-StyleArt ShiftTrash TalkImpressed by the CivilianShrouded in MythOh, Crap!Break the HaughtyExpanded UniverseBadass NormalGone Horribly Rightand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Batman: Gotham Knight, including Good Shepherd, Totally Radical, "Rashomon"-Style.