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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013Movie2 h 28 minPG-13

Animation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
Rotten Tomatoes–93%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
Rotten Tomatoes–93%

Summary

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

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  • Background watch

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24 of 39

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Directed by
Jay Oliva
Written by
Bob Goodman
Produced by
Alan Burnett
Music by
Christopher Drake

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October 8, 2013 · 2 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
October 8, 2013
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Mystery, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Cyber Punk Is Techno, Insult Backfire +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?"

Questions about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

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Where can I stream Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Will I feel good after watching Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Batman: The Dark Knight Returns use?

Large HamCyber Punk Is TechnoInsult BackfireSignificant HaircutFirearms Are CowardlyBe Careful What You Wish ForSlave to PRAdaptational ModestyRobot KidNo Celebrities Were HarmedPerilous Old FoolInvisible Presidentand 210 more

TV Tropes lists 222 tropes for it, including Large Ham, Cyber Punk Is Techno, and Insult Backfire.