Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world.
Pulse-pounding and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Nostalgic and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, the mind, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Pulse-pounding and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is pulse-pounding, tense, and fast-paced.
Nostalgic and cathartic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's nostalgic and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor and sharp wit.
The future, the mind, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the future, the mind, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
The performances, characters, and direction stand out.
Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and visual style stand out.
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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.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 17 min
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker runs 1 h 17 min.
Not quite. Critics rate Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+71GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 348 storytelling tropes for Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, including Resignations Not Accepted, Tap on the Head, Expy.
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