Batman
Seen it?1966 | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leslie H. Martinson
- Adam WestBatman (Bruce Wayne)
- Burt WardRobin (Dick Grayson)
- Lee MeriwetherThe Catwoman (Kitka)
- Cesar RomeroThe Joker
- Burgess MeredithThe Penguin
- Frank GorshinThe Riddler
- Alan NapierAlfred
- Neil HamiltonCommissioner Gordon
- Stafford ReppChief O'Hara
- Madge BlakeAunt Harriet Cooper