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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000Movie1 h 17 minPG-13

Animation
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

A pulse-pounding, tense animated movie about the future and the mind, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

The joke's on you.

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Feels like

  • Animated Superhero Thriller
  • Dark Futuristic Crime
  • Psychological Confrontation
  • Iconic Villain's Return
  • Legacy & Mentorship
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Nostalgic Continuity
  • Intense Character Drama
  • Cult Classic Animation

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Curt Geda
Written by
Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Paul Dini
Produced by
Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami, Paul Dini
Music by
Kristopher Carter

Everyone

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

Facts

December 12, 2000 · 1 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2000
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Resignations Not Accepted, Tap on the Head, Expy +9

  • Resignations Not Accepted
  • Tap on the Head
  • Expy
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • Wouldn't Hit a Girl
  • Came Back Strong
  • Flashback
  • Cry Laughing
  • False Flag Operation
  • Beat Them at Their Own Game
  • "I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight
  • Blown Across the Room

12 of 348 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?"

Questions about Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker a sequel?

  1. Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999)
  2. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999).

Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker use?

Resignations Not AcceptedTap on the HeadExpyDies Differently in AdaptationWouldn't Hit a GirlCame Back StrongFlashbackCry LaughingFalse Flag OperationBeat Them at Their Own Game"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightBlown Across the Roomand 336 more

TV Tropes lists 348 tropes for it, including Resignations Not Accepted, Tap on the Head, and Expy.