Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Seen it?2012 | 76 min | Science Fiction, Action, Animation, Mystery
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Logan or Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-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 it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Oliva
- Peter WellerBatman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Ariel WinterRobin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
- David SelbyJames Gordon (voice)
- Wade WilliamsHarvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
- Michael McKeanDr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
- Rob PaulsenJeff Adams (voice)
- Gary Anthony WilliamsMutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
- Gary Anthony SturgisSilk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)
- Paget BrewsterLana Lang (voice)
- Carlos AlazraquiHernando / TV Host (voice)