Batman

1989 | 126 min | Fantasy, Action, Crime

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 12 times its budget, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.2/10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Have you seen it?

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.2/10 from 9K viewers
AwardsSolid
1 win, 1 other nomination — won Academy Award for Best Production Design; nominated for Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$411 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
767K Wikipedia readers in the past year

Where to watch in US

HBO Max Amazon Channel

Cinemax Amazon Channel

HBO Max

Cinemax Apple TV channel

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex

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Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Burton

Michael KeatonBatman / Bruce Wayne
Jack NicholsonJoker / Jack Napier
Kim BasingerVicki Vale
Robert WuhlAlexander Knox
Pat HingleCommissioner Gordon
Billy Dee WilliamsHarvey Dent
Michael GoughAlfred
Jack PalanceGrissom
Jerry HallAlicia
Tracey WalterBob the Goon