Batman
Justice is always darkest before the dawn.
1989 • 126 min • Fantasy · Action · Crime
Synopsis
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 72 Audience · 8734 · 100%
Millionaire Bruce Wayne secretly fights crime as Batman, Gotham City's masked vigilante. When the deranged Joker rises to power in the criminal underworld, Batman must protect the city and reporter Vicki Vale from his chaotic schemes, confronting a formidable and personal foe.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Intense action and peril
- Some disturbing imagery
- Smoking and alcohol use
What it models well
- Courage and resilience
- Fighting for justice
- Protecting the innocent
Talk about it after
- The impact of trauma and grief
- The nature of good versus evil
- Responsibility and sacrifice
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Top billed cast
Director: Tim Burton • Crew: Warren Skaaren, Sam Hamm, Sam Hamm
Trailers & clips
Batman Vs Joker
Pale Moonlight
Joker's Healing Power of Laughter
Lets Get Nuts
Batmobile Scene
DC Super Scenes: Let’s get NUTS!
Becoming The Joker
Trivia
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (8,734)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Box office
- $411,348,924
- Franchise
- Batman Collection
- IMDb
- tt0096895
