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Batman

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
384K
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POPULARITY
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Batman (1989)
The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.
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The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
384K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
730
142
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(Batman characters)
    • Sam Hamm(story)
    • Warren Skaaren(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Kim Basinger
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane(Batman characters)
    • Sam Hamm(story)
    • Warren Skaaren(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Kim Basinger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 244Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 26 nominations total

    Videos28

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
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    Batman
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    How 'The Batman' Resets Gotham for Penguin, Falcone, and More Rogues Gallery
    Clip 3:42
    Watch How 'The Batman' Resets Gotham for Penguin, Falcone, and More Rogues Gallery
    Jaws, Shreks, & Lion Kings: A Summer Blockbuster History
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    Is the New 'Joker' Most Like Jared, Heath, or Jack?
    Clip 4:46
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    'Batman' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:20
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    How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'
    Clip 3:36
    Watch How 'The Batman' Could Connect to 'Joker'
    Holy Martin Scorsese! 'Joker' Is New 'King of Comedy'
    Clip 4:00
    Watch Holy Martin Scorsese! 'Joker' Is New 'King of Comedy'
    A Guide to the Films of Tim Burton
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    What We Know About 'Joker' ... So Far
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    Batman -- "What Is This Character?"
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    Watch Batman -- "What Is This Character?"
    Batman: Those Wonderful Toys
    Clip 1:26
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    Photos557

    Kim Basinger in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton in Batman (1989)
    Kim Basinger and Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)
    Kim Basinger and Michael Keaton in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson and Jerry Hall in Batman (1989)
    Michael Keaton in Batman (1989)
    Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989)

    Top cast

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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Batman…
    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Joker…
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Vicki Vale
    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Alexander Knox
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Commissioner Gordon
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Harvey Dent
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Alfred
    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Grissom
    Jerry Hall
    Jerry Hall
    • Alicia
    Tracey Walter
    Tracey Walter
    • Bob the Goon
    Lee Wallace
    Lee Wallace
    • Mayor
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Eckhardt
    Richard Strange
    Richard Strange
    • Goon
    Carl Chase
    • Goon
    Mac McDonald
    Mac McDonald
    • Goon
    • (as Mac Macdonald)
    George Lane Cooper
    George Lane Cooper
    • Goon
    Terence Plummer
    Terence Plummer
    • Goon
    Philip Tan
    Philip Tan
    • Goon
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane(Batman characters)
      • Sam Hamm(story) (screenplay)
      • Warren Skaaren(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Robin Williams was offered the role of Joker when Jack Nicholson hesitated. He had even accepted the role, when producers approached Nicholson again and told him Williams would take the part if he did not. Nicholson took the role, and Williams was released. Williams resented being used as bait, and not only refused to play Riddler in Batman Forever (1995) but also refused to be involved in any Warner Bros. productions until the studio apologized.
    • Goofs
      (at around 59 mins) The name of the museum is spelled differently on the outside and inside.
    • Quotes

      The Joker: Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?

      Bruce Wayne: What?

      The Joker: I always ask that of all my prey. I just... like the sound of it.

      [shoots him]

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear as the camera goes through/around a giant Batman symbol.
    • Alternate versions
      In order to put the 126m. movie in 120m. video cassette, South Korean video distributor cut two scenes when the movie was first released on VHS. The first one is a whole sequence where The Joker kills a mob with a quill pen in front of the city hall. The second is the arrival of Batman on the rooftop of the cathedral and a few fight scenes with the goons. After the police sweeps the cathedral with searchlights, the scene abruptly cut to the scene where a goon with rope (the third goon that attacks Batman) desperately seeks Batman. Also, the initial South Korean DVD release has only widescreen version of the movie, so it featured a strange cut where Vicki pretends to tempt The Joker. This scene has been fixed on the special edition DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Batman (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Future
      Written, Produced and Performed by Prince

    User reviews1K

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    7/10
    The "serious" comic book movie
    No radioactive spider bites or guys turning green or supermodels painted blue here. Campy television series aside, Batman has always seemed the most serious, the most grounded, the most real of all the comic book sagas. Our hero has no magical, mystical superpowers...he's just a guy in a suit. But where does he get those wonderful toys? In this film Tim Burton does a very good job of bringing the Dark Knight to life while also seemingly giving the dark, foreboding city of Gotham a life of its own. Gotham is dark, gloomy, and dreary...almost oppressively so. The city is almost a character unto itself in the film...dark, mysterious and somehow quite real. The brilliantly conceived, stunning visuals are the perfect backdrop for the story which will unfold.

    The story follows our Caped Crusader in his quest to clean up Gotham which is in the midst of a frightening crime wave. There was much unnecessary angst when comic actor Michael Keaton landed the title role with fans feeling that was a sure sign the film would lean towards the campy style evident in the famous television series. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Batman would be a serious film (well, as serious as a comic book movie can be) and Keaton was perfect in the Bruce Wayne/Batman role. Keaton's Wayne comes across as an ordinary guy doing extraordinary things. Keaton brings all the required seriousness to the role but also can add a little comic touch when necessary. Inspired casting pays off big time.

    Good as he is Keaton is actually overshadowed in the film. Who else but Jack Nicholson could cause the actor playing Batman to get second billing in a movie titled Batman? Nicholson's performance as the Joker is simply terrific. Maybe a little over the top at times but, hey, it's the Joker...he's supposed to be over the top. Nicholson livens up every scene he's in, he simply owns the screen. With two terrific actors doing outstanding work bringing our hero and villain to life the film can hardly go wrong. It's certainly entertaining enough but the film as a whole doesn't quite match the brilliance of the two lead performances. The supporting cast, led by Kim Basinger as the requisite love interest, doesn't add much. Instead of leaving well enough alone with a fantastic Danny Elfman score the whole movie comes to a screeching halt a couple of times while we're forced to listen to some inane Prince songs. And the story just seems to lack a certain zest. We want to see the conflict between Batman and the Joker, these two great characters played by two great actors. And for too much of the film that conflict simply isn't there. But all in all, Batman is certainly a worthy effort. Some top-notch acting, stunning visuals and a story that does just enough to draw you in and hold your attention throughout. To call this film great might be a stretch but one could say it is very, very good. Certainly good enough to be worth your while.
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    • May 23, 2006

    FAQ22

    • Which characters were adapted from the Batman comic books?
    • Who created the character of Batman? Bob Kane is listed in old (pre-2015) media including the comic books as creating Batman on his own but new media (made after 2015) shows him as co-creating the character with someone called Bill Finger, so what's all that about?
    • Does Batman intentionally or accidentally drop Jack Napier into the chemical vat?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Betmen
    • Filming locations
      • Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Wayne Manor; exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • The Guber-Peters Company
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $251,409,241
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,489,746
      • Jun 25, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $411,569,241
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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