What is The Batman like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Batman as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Batman violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Batman as brutal.

Which films are like The Batman?

Films with a similar feel include Se7en, The Dark Knight, and Zodiac.

Where can I watch The Batman?

In United States, The Batman streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max.

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The Batman

Name: The Batman
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2022-03-01
Duration: 2 h 57 min
Rating: 7.676000118255615
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano

A young, vengeful Batman hunts a sadistic Riddler through a corrupt Gotham, peeling back the city's rot and his own family's secrets.

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Ember's analysis

MoodSomber
EnergyIntense
PacingMeasured
IntensityStrong
ComplexityLayered
ViolenceBrutal

More about the film

OverviewA dark and gritty investigation unfolds as a masked vigilante confronts the city's deepest secrets.

A dark and gritty investigation unfolds as a masked vigilante confronts the city's deepest secrets.

What critics saidCritics broadly praise Matt Reeves' darker, noir-tinged take on Batman, with Robert Pattinson's brooding lead, Greig Fraser's cinematography and Michael Giacchino's score standing out, though some find the nearly three-hour runtime overlong.

Critics broadly praise Matt Reeves' darker, noir-tinged take on Batman, with Robert Pattinson's brooding lead, Greig Fraser's cinematography and Michael Giacchino's score standing out, though some find the nearly three-hour runtime overlong.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

the Batman investigates the Riddler's murders of officials and uncovers Gotham's hidden corruption
Bruce Wayne is shown as an isolated, aggressive figure questioning his family's involvement
reviews praise the stunning footage of Gotham and bone-chilling cinematography

Films like The Batman, and whySe7en, The Dark Knight, Zodiac

Se7enshared neo-noir detective tone, grim urban corruption, and brooding vigilante psychology
The Dark Knightshared gritty crime-fighter realism and darker tonal approach to a superhero figure
Zodiacshared serial killer investigation, political conspiracy, and noir atmosphere

Movie DetailsMatt Reeves · 2022 · 177 min

Director: Matt Reeves
Release Date: 2022-03-01
Runtime: 177 min
Rating: 7.7 / 10 (12793)

Common questionsWhat is The Batman about?

What is The Batman about?: A young, vengeful Batman hunts a sadistic Riddler through a corrupt Gotham, peeling back the city's rot and his own family's secrets.
What is The Batman like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Batman as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
Is The Batman violent?: Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Batman as brutal.
What did critics think of The Batman?: Critics broadly praise Matt Reeves' darker, noir-tinged take on Batman, with Robert Pattinson's brooding lead, Greig Fraser's cinematography and Michael Giacchino's score standing out, though some find the nearly three-hour runtime overlong.
Which films are like The Batman?: Films with a similar feel include Se7en, The Dark Knight, and Zodiac.
How long is The Batman?: The Batman runs 177 minutes.
Where can I watch The Batman?: In United States, The Batman streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, TNT, TBS, tru TV, HBO Max.