Batman

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Batman

PG-13

Released Jun 23, 1989

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself The Joker (Jack Nicholson) 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 (Kim Basinger).

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Critics Consensus

An eerie, haunting spectacle, Batman succeeds as dark entertainment, even if Jack Nicholson's Joker too often overshadows the title character.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The result is a film that may please adults more than youngsters, and isn't that refreshing?

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 25, 2023

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The Gotham City created in Batman is one of the most distinctive and atmospheric places I’ve seen in the movies. It’s a shame something more memorable doesn’t happen there.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 25, 2023

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Mike McGrady

Newsday

One of the most interesting comic-book movies ever made, a movie that vividly illustrates where most of the others have gone wrong.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 25, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…whatever Tim Burton was getting at wasn’t on the screen, and his heart doesn’t seem to be in anything but the design…Keaton doesn’t look particularly comfortable as Wayne or Batman, there’s not much story, few surprises, and lots of time-wasting…

Rated: 3/5

Jun 17, 2025

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Branyan Towe

Loud and Clear Reviews

Batman (1989) may no longer be the gold standard on film for its title character, but this absolutely paved the way for an entire genre

Rated: 4/5

Aug 16, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Jack Nicholson, who received top billing as Jack Napier/The Joker, steals most of the show here with his gleefully over-the-top sociopathic performance.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 17, 2024

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Opelman

The best Batman ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Stephen F

Everything about it is amazing. Tim Burton definitely made sure that Batman got a killer movie for the character's cinematic debut.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Sir Thomas Von McDonald of Batuu

I feel like they did a remastering of the movie. Watching it aging with a theater perspective was very rewarding. Looking back its obviously not as good as the Nolan trilogy because of time and graphics, mainly nostalgia hits people when comparing Batman movies but for Burtons version it was a nice take.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Kenneth M

Such an awesome movie! I'm glad I finally got to see it in theaters, and the scenes with the Batmobile and Batwing were my favorite!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Amanda

Michael Keaton is amazing going to be the best Batman.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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patrick s

First time seeing it on the big screen in 35 years and it was amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Synopsis

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself The Joker (Jack Nicholson) 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 (Kim Basinger).

Director: Tim Burton
Producer: Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Screenwriter: Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Guber-Peters Company
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $250.7M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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