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Batman

PG-1319892h 6mTim Burton
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 69
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"Justice is always darkest before the dawn."

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.

FantasyActionCrime
Dual IdentityDouble LifeChemicalCrime FighterSuperheroVillainBased On ComicVigilanteMobsterOrganized Crime

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Frequently asked questions

What is Batman (1989) about?

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…

Who stars in Batman?

Batman stars Michael Keaton (Batman / Bruce Wayne), Jack Nicholson (Joker / Jack Napier), Kim Basinger (Vicki Vale), Robert Wuhl (Alexander Knox), Pat Hingle (Commissioner Gordon). The film was directed by Tim Burton.

How long is Batman?

Batman has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG-13.

Is Batman worth watching?

Batman holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Fantasy, Action, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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