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Batman

1989Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic697.8Rotten Tomatoes77%84%

A nostalgic, tense fantasy movie about crime and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Justice is always darkest before the dawn.

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

Feels like

  • Gothic Noir Superhero
  • Iconic Villain Performance
  • Atmospheric Masterpiece
  • Dark Psychological Drama
  • Culturally Defining Cinema
  • Visually Striking Art Deco
  • Haunting Orchestral Score
  • Urban Decay & Crime
  • Tragic Hero Origin
  • High-Stakes Suspense

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Written by
Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren
Produced by
Peter Guber, Jon Peters
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

June 21, 1989 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
June 21, 1989
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$411 million
Available in
114 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Pistol-Whipping, Enemy Mime, Teeth Flying +9

  • Pistol-Whipping
  • Enemy Mime
  • Teeth Flying
  • Captive Date
  • A Fête Worse than Death
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Product Placement
  • Talking to the Dead
  • Chopper on Standby
  • Creepy Circus Music
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • Evil Tower of Ominousness

12 of 410 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman?"

Questions about Batman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Batman streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is Batman worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Batman okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

Will Batman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Batman a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$411 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $411 million worldwide, 11.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Batman use?

Pistol-WhippingEnemy MimeTeeth FlyingCaptive DateA Fête Worse than DeathCassandra TruthProduct PlacementTalking to the DeadChopper on StandbyCreepy Circus MusicBullying a DragonEvil Tower of Ominousnessand 398 more

TV Tropes lists 410 tropes for it, including Pistol-Whipping, Enemy Mime, and Teeth Flying.