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Batman

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Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself The Joker (Jack Nicholson) 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 (Kim Basinger).

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An eerie, haunting spectacle, Batman succeeds as dark entertainment, even if Jack Nicholson's Joker too often overshadows the title character.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 07/25/2023
3.5/4
The result is a film that may please adults more than youngsters, and isn't that refreshing? Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 07/25/2023
2/4
The Gotham City created in Batman is one of the most distinctive and atmospheric places I’ve seen in the movies. It’s a shame something more memorable doesn’t happen there. Go to Full Review Mike McGrady Newsday 07/25/2023
3.5/4
One of the most interesting comic-book movies ever made, a movie that vividly illustrates where most of the others have gone wrong. Go to Full Review Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 7
3.5/4
Nicholson is so superb here that he lifts the whole enterprise into the stratosphere of summer movies. As they say, he alone is worth the price of admission. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 22
3/4
Even though its standing has diminished in the wake of the countless superhero flicks that emerged in the new millennium, the pros still outweigh the cons. Go to Full Review Ben Sherlock Screen Rant Sep 1
9/10
Tim Burton's Batman redefined the Dark Knight for a generation of moviegoers, and it still puts most modern superhero blockbusters to shame. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Devin M Jan 13 it was just an old school classic film. one of the best batman movie out there. it was a good film would recommend seeing it. See more JJ Sep 17 Top tier , brought back childhood memories and watching it on the big screen was wonderful See more Marc milinovich M Sep 2 The Batman I grew up with and the best! See more Ramon Z Sep 1 even better the 2nd time around with Dolby remaster See more Jerel H Aug 26 Classic - and the Dolby Cinema showing was great. The Dolby Atmos mix was fantastic. See more Mark B Aug 26 Looked and sounded about as good as it ever will in Dolby. See more Read all reviews
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Tim Burton

Director

Jack Nicholson

Jack Napier

Michael Keaton

Bruce Wayne

Kim Basinger

Vicki Vale

Robert Wuhl

Alexander Knox

Pat Hingle

Commissioner Gordon

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Synopsis Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself The Joker (Jack Nicholson) 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 (Kim Basinger).
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Screenwriter
Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Guber-Peters Company
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 23, 1989, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$250.7M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)