Batman Returns
1992 · Movie · PG-13 · 126 min · ★ 6.9 · 75% critics
Beneath Gotham, a monstrous figure from the sewers and a corrupt political contender team up to finally bring down the vigilante. When a frightened assistant uncovers the conspiracy and is targeted, she emerges as a dangerous new ally—sparking an unexpected clash with the hero while they pursue their plans.
Based on Batman
Also known as Batman 2 · Batman 2: Batman Returns
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-06-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (7,098 votes)
- Box office
- $266,915,287
- Budget
- $80,000,000
About
Not for you if you want a straightforward Batman-centered story or a tightly focused plot; if you like over-the-top gothic comic-book chaos, you may enjoy Batman Returns more than Batman Begins or Hellboy.
Pros: gothic holiday vibe; standout villain performances; memorable Catwoman/Penguin tone | Cons: lots of characters, confusing; Batman feels underused; uneven third-act payoff
Themes
- double life
- corruption
- darkness
- crime fighter
- superhero
- hallucination
- villain
- christmas tree
- based on comic
- revenge
- vigilante
- dark hero
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1993 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 1993 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Villain · 1993 · nominated
Cast & crew
Michael Keaton
as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Danny DeVito
as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Christopher Walken
as Max Shreck
Michael Gough
as Alfred Pennyworth
Pat Hingle
as Commissioner James Gordon
Michael Murphy
as Mayor
Vincent Schiavelli
as Organ Grinder
Andrew Bryniarski
as Charles 'Chip' Shreck
Cristi Conaway
as Ice Princess
Directed by Tim Burton