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Batman Returns

1992Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic687.7Rotten Tomatoes81%73%

A deeply unsettling, tense action movie about crime and the mind, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

Feels like

  • Gothic Superhero Noir
  • Expressionist Visual Masterpiece
  • Psychologically Complex Villains
  • Dark Fairy Tale Atmosphere
  • Iconic Character Portrayals
  • Melancholic Hero's Journey
  • Surreal Cityscape Immersion
  • Operatic Musical Score
  • Stylized Violence
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Written by
Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm
Produced by
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

June 19, 1992 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
June 19, 1992
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$280 million
Available in
114 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Suspiciously Specific Denial, Wicked Cultured, False Flag Operation +9

  • Suspiciously Specific Denial
  • Wicked Cultured
  • False Flag Operation
  • Ice Palace
  • He Knows Too Much
  • The Dragon
  • Animal Motifs
  • Mind-Control Device
  • An Ass-Kicking Christmas
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Offscreen Moment of Awesome
  • Recognition Failure

12 of 413 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Batman Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman Returns?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Batman Returns 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 82 other countries.

Is Batman Returns worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Batman Returns 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 Returns scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Was Batman Returns a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$280 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $280 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Batman Returns use?

Suspiciously Specific DenialWicked CulturedFalse Flag OperationIce PalaceHe Knows Too MuchThe DragonAnimal MotifsMind-Control DeviceAn Ass-Kicking ChristmasDemoted to ExtraOffscreen Moment of AwesomeRecognition Failureand 401 more

TV Tropes lists 413 tropes for it, including Suspiciously Specific Denial, Wicked Cultured, and False Flag Operation.