Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
Seen it?1998 | 67 min | Animation, Action, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon, as an involuntary organ donor to save his dying wife, Batman and Robin must find her before the operation can begin.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Boyd Kirkland
- Kevin ConroyBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
- Michael AnsaraVictor Fries / Mr. Freeze (voice)
- Loren LesterDick Grayson / Robin (voice)
- Mary Kay BergmanBarbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)
- Robert CostanzoDetective Harvey Bullock (voice)
- Mari DevonSummer Gleeson (voice)
- George DzundzaDr. Gregory Belson (voice)
- Bob HastingsCommissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
- Marilu HennerVeronica Vreeland (voice)
- Dean JonesDean Arbagast (voice)