Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Seen it?2000 | 77 min | Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 140K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Curt Geda
- Will FriedleTerry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
- Kevin ConroyBruce Wayne (voice)
- Mark HamillThe Joker (voice)
- Angie HarmonCommissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)
- Dean StockwellTim Drake (voice)
- Arleen SorkinHarley Quinn (voice)
- Tara StrongBatgirl (voice)
- Mathew ValenciaRobin (voice)
- Andrea RomanoLaughing Boy (voice)
- Melissa Joan HartDee Dee (voice)