Batman & Robin
Seen it?1997 | 125 min | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 4.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Black Panther, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Batman and his sidekick Robin attempt to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of new villains, most notably the melancholy Mr. Freeze, who wants to make Gotham City into an arctic region, and the sultry Poison Ivy, a botanical femme fatale. As the Dynamic Duo contend with these bad guys, a third hero, Batgirl, joins the ranks of the city's crime-fighters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
4.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 13 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$238 million worldwide on a $125 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 622K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joel Schumacher
- George ClooneyBatman / Bruce Wayne
- Chris O'DonnellRobin / Dick Grayson
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerMr. Freeze / Dr. Victor Fries
- Uma ThurmanPoison Ivy / Dr. Pamela Isley
- Alicia SilverstoneBatgirl / Barbara Wilson
- Michael GoughAlfred Pennyworth
- Pat HingleCommissioner Gordon
- John GloverDr. Jason Woodrue
- Elle MacphersonJulie Madison
- Vivica A. FoxMs. B. Haven