Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Seen it?2018 | 78 min | Thriller, Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In an alternative Victorian Age Gotham City, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by Jack the Ripper.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Liu
- Bruce GreenwoodBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
- Jennifer CarpenterSelina Kyle (voice)
- Anthony Stewart HeadAlfred (voice)
- Scott PattersonJames Gordon (voice)
- John DiMaggioChief Bullock / Big Bill Dust / Additional Voices (voice)
- Yuri LowenthalHarvey Dent (voice)
- Grey DeLisleSister Leslie / Jason / Additional Voices (voice)
- William SalyersHugo Strange (voice)
- Bob JolesMayor Tolliver (voice)
- Tara StrongMarlene (voice)