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Batman

1989·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Crime, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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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.
Gothic SuperheroStylized Crime ThrillerIconic VillainDark Fantasy AestheticTense ConfrontationsObsessive CharactersWorld-BuildingMemorable ScoreGritty Atmosphere

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Questions about Batman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman legally?

Batman is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Batman rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Batman?

2 h 6 min

Batman runs 2 h 6 min.

Is Batman based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Batman?

Critics73
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Batman much the same way.

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 language is Batman in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Batman?

115ADAEAGAOARATAUAZBBBEBFBGBHBO+101

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Batman in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Batman, including Pistol-Whipping, Enemy Mime, Teeth Flying.