Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

The joke's on you.

2000 • 77 min • Animation · Action · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

1209 reviews

73 Audience · 1209 · 100%

Neo-Gotham's Batman, Terry McGinnis, faces the resurrected Joker in a futuristic showdown. This animated adventure explores the enduring legacy of evil and the struggle to protect the city from chaos, featuring intense action and mature themes.

Violence & peril: 7/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Intense psychological torment
Flashbacks to torture
Gun and laser violence
Explosions and destructive acts

What it models well

Courage in the face of fear
Protecting the innocent
Overcoming personal demons
The importance of mentorship

Talk about it after

The impact of past events on the present
Defining heroism and villainy
Consequences of obsession
When to seek help from others

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