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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

2013Movie1 h 18 minPG-13

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent sci-fi movie about politics and the mind, with standout direction and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Justice returns... vengeance returns... redemption comes to Gotham.

Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.

Feels like

  • Gritty Superhero
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Aging Hero
  • Political Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Iconic Adaptation
  • Bleak Dystopian Future
  • Intense Action
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

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

Everyone

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

Facts

January 3, 2013 · 1 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
January 3, 2013
Runtime
1 h 18 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
74 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?"

Questions about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 a sequel?

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

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012).

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.