Batman

A dark knight rises to challenge the chaos of a city plagued by crime and madness.

Critics found Tim Burton's Batman an eerie, haunting, dark spectacle that works as entertainment, though Jack Nicholson's Joker often overshadows the title hero.

• Gotham is depicted as a shadowy, decadent city dominated by crime boss Grissom and the Joker's reign of terror.
• Jack Nicholson's Joker is described as overshadowing the title character, and his origin as Jack Napier is central to the plot.
• Bruce Wayne and Batman lead separate lives, and Vicki Vale's relationship with Wayne runs alongside his masked crusade.

• Batman Returnsshared gothic superhero tone, noir-inflected Gotham crime world, and villain-dominated spectacle
• The Crowshared neo-noir urban crime atmosphere and dual identity vigilante premise
• The Dark Knightshared dark comic book adaptation tone and brooding superhero treatment

Director

Tim Burton

Release Date

1989-06-21

Runtime

126 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (8904)

What is Batman about?

A vigilante billionaire in crime-ridden Gotham City confronts a disfigured former mobster who has resurfaced as the sadistic Joker.

What is Batman like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Batman as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Batman violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Batman as moderate.

What did critics think of Batman?

Critics found Tim Burton's Batman an eerie, haunting, dark spectacle that works as entertainment, though Jack Nicholson's Joker often overshadows the title hero.

Which films are like Batman?

Films with a similar feel include Batman Returns, The Crow, and The Dark Knight.

How long is Batman?

Batman runs 126 minutes.

Where can I watch Batman?

In United States, Batman streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.