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ANIMATION . 2013 . 2h 28m . 8.2/10

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns_

"From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption."

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

Starring Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby
8.2/10
Rating
2h 28m
Runtime
2013
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption.

Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?

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Cast
Peter Weller stars as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice) in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.
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Year context
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but...
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a Animation, Action, Mystery film with a runtime of 2h 28m.

BOX OFFICE

$7.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
148 min (2h 28m)
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (153 votes)
Budget
$7,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns about?
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has a runtime of 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Who stars in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
The cast of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns includes Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby, Wade Williams, Michael Emerson.
What is the rating of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 153 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Animation Action Mystery Science Fiction
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