Batman: Under the Red Hood

A dark vigilante faces a new threat that blurs the lines between justice and crime.

Critics praised the film as a darker, mature take on Batman lore, with strong direction, animation, emotional weight and voice acting.

• Batman's bond with the returned Red Hood is central, and the Jason Todd history reopens old wounds
• The hunt for the Red Hood forces Batman to revisit a painful period of his career

• Batman: Mask of the Phantasmshared dark vigilante psychology and mature animated superhero tone
• Batman: The Long Halloweenshared revenge-driven animated Batman story with moral ambiguity and emotional weight
• Batman: Year Oneshared mature direct-to-video superhero animation with dark violence and psychological depth

Director

Brandon Vietti

Release Date

2010-07-27

Runtime

75 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (1803)

What is Batman: Under the Red Hood about?

When a masked vigilante called the Red Hood begins executing Gotham's criminals, Batman must confront a painful figure from his own past.

What is Batman: Under the Red Hood like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Batman: Under the Red Hood as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Batman: Under the Red Hood violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Batman: Under the Red Hood as moderate.

What did critics think of Batman: Under the Red Hood?

Critics praised the film as a darker, mature take on Batman lore, with strong direction, animation, emotional weight and voice acting.

Which films are like Batman: Under the Red Hood?

Films with a similar feel include Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman: The Long Halloween, and Batman: Year One.

How long is Batman: Under the Red Hood?

Batman: Under the Red Hood runs 75 minutes.

Where can I watch Batman: Under the Red Hood?

In United States, Batman: Under the Red Hood is available to rent or buy from Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.