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"Only one will claim the night"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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13 countries
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9 countries
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2 countries
Netflix
2 countries
Now TV
2 countries
Movistar Plus+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Batman earned $411.3M worldwide on a $35.0M budget — a 1,075% return on investment.
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Year context
Batman was released 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (20)
Michael Keaton
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Jack Nicholson
Jack Napier / The Joker
Kim Basinger
Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl
Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle
Commissioner James Gordon
Billy Dee Williams
Harvey Dent
Michael Gough
Alfred Pennyworth
Jack Palance
Grissom
Jerry Hall
Alicia
Tracey Walter
Bob the Goon
Lee Wallace
Mayor
William Hootkins
Eckhardt
Richard Strange
Goon
Carl Chase
Goon
Mac McDonald
Goon
GL
George Lane Cooper
Goon
TP
Terence Plummer
Goon
Philip Tan
Goon
JS
John Sterland
Accountant
Edwin Craig
Rotelli
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$35.0M
Budget
$411.3M
Revenue
+1075%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
G
Academy Award for Best Production Design
1990
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (8,385 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$35,000,000
Box Office
$411,348,924
Profit
+$376,348,924
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Batman 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 interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
How long is Batman?
Batman has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who directed Batman?
Batman was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Batman?
The cast of Batman includes Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle.
How much did Batman make at the box office?
Batman earned $411,348,924 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $35,000,000.
What is the rating of Batman?
Batman has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 8,385 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Fantasy
Action
Crime
KEYWORDS (16)
dual identity
double life
chemical
crime fighter
superhero
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based on comic
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mobster
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cautionary
good versus evil