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Batman Returns

  • 1992
  • PG
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, and Christopher Walken in Batman Returns (1992)
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While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman wit... Read allWhile Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.

  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Bob Kane
    • Daniel Waters
    • Sam Hamm
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Danny DeVito
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    329K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,059
    78
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane
      • Daniel Waters
      • Sam Hamm
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Danny DeVito
      • Michelle Pfeiffer
    • 820User reviews
    • 167Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Keaton in Batman Returns (1992)
    Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992)

    Cast77

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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Batman…
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Penguin
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Catwoman…
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Max Shreck
    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Alfred
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Mayor
    Cristi Conaway
    Cristi Conaway
    • Ice Princess
    Andrew Bryniarski
    Andrew Bryniarski
    • Chip
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Commissioner Gordon
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Organ Grinder
    Steve Witting
    Steve Witting
    • Josh
    Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks
    • Jen
    John Strong
    • Sword Swallower
    Rick Zumwalt
    Rick Zumwalt
    • Tattooed Strongman
    Anna Katarina
    Anna Katarina
    • Poodle Lady
    Gregory Scott Cummins
    Gregory Scott Cummins
    • Acrobat Thug One
    Erika Andersch
    • Knifethrower Dame
    Travis McKenna
    Travis McKenna
    • Fat Clown
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Bob Kane
      • Daniel Waters
      • Sam Hamm
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Burgess Meredith, who played the Penguin on Batman (1966) and in Batman: The Movie (1966), was asked to play the Penguin's father in the opening of the film, but illness prevented him from it.
    • Goofs
      (at around 41 mins) The tombstones in the graveyard wobble when touched by the Penguin's coat (although this may be deliberate).
    • Quotes

      The Penguin: [while being bombarded by food] Why is there always someone who brings eggs and tomatoes to a speech?

    • Crazy credits
      Of the four films from the Burton/Schumacher Batman franchise, this is the only one in which the opening credits sequence does not feature/use the Batman logo or a variation on it.
    • Alternate versions
      In the UK the film was cut by 9 seconds at its cinema release. One cut was of a clown swinging nunchakus, the other was of Catwoman putting some spray-paint cans in a microwave to start an explosion at a department store. These cuts also applied to all pre-2005 VHS and DVD releases. In 2005, the film was resubmitted for the special edition DVD release. The BBFC downgraded the certificate back to the original 12 certificate (which was not possible in 1992, when the 12 certificate was cinema only), and waived the cuts to the chain-sticks scene, but the aerosol in the microwave scene remained cut on the grounds that it was a potentially dangerous imitable technique. Various extra features being rated 15 caused the overall category of the DVD to be 15. The resulting cuts meant that the audio commentary was dropped from the UK release (probably because it would have been out of sync), although it is still mistakenly advertised as present on the DVD packaging. All previous BBFC cuts were finally fully waived in 2009 for the Blu-ray release, and the film upgraded to 15.
    • Connections
      Edited into Batman Returns Heroes: Batman (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Face to Face
      Words and Music by Danny Elfman and Siouxsie and the Banshees

      Produced by Stephen Hague and Danny Elfman

      Performed by Siouxsie and the Banshees

      Courtesy of Polydor Limited and Geffen Records

    User reviews820

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    7/10
    Good Batman Film Without Question
    Batman Returns is to be considered quality when one speaks of superhero films. Its predecessor, Batman, in my opinion, is by far the greatest and most well thought out of the comic book genre. For one to say that Batman Returns was disappointing, he or she has not fully watched the movie and considered the acting of Danny Devito as the Penguin. Devito and Walken offer some memorable moments. The tale of Batman is suppose to be dark and Tim Burton has fulfilled how the comic portrays Batman. Batman Returns provides comic relief, action, suspense and fantasy; and it should not be viewed as 'crap', although we are all entitled to our own opinions.
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    • Jun 7, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1992 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le retour de Batman
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 12, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Penguin's lair, demolished in 2020)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $162,924,631
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,687,711
      • Jun 21, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $266,940,209
    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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