Batman
“Justice is always darkest before the dawn.”
Synopsis
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' 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.
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Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Batman / Bruce Wayne
Jack Nicholson
Joker / Jack Napier
Kim Basinger
Vicki Vale
Robert Wuhl
Alexander Knox
Pat Hingle
Commissioner Gordon
Billy Dee Williams
Harvey Dent
Michael Gough
Alfred
Jack Palance
Grissom
Jerry Hall
Alicia
Tracey Walter
Bob the Goon
Lee Wallace
Mayor
William Hootkins
Eckhardt
Richard Strange
Goon
Carl Chase
Goon
Mac McDonald
Goon
George Lane Cooper
Goon
Terence Plummer
Goon
Philip Tan
Goon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$411.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.75x
+$376.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Skaaren, Sam Hamm
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Batman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $411.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Polygram Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Warren Skaaren, Sam Hamm, Bob Kane
Danny Elfman
Roger Pratt
Ray Lovejoy
Peter Guber, Jon Peters, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Anton Furst
Production Design
Tim Burton
Director
Warren Skaaren
Screenplay
Peter Guber
Producer
Jon Peters
Producer
Sam Hamm
Screenplay
Eddie Stacey
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
Tony Dunsterville
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman about?
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' 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.
Who directed Batman?
Batman was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Batman?
The principal cast of Batman includes Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle.
When was Batman released and how long is it?
Batman was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Batman?
Batman had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $411.3M at the worldwide box office (11.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Batman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Batman based on a book or true story?
Batman is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman?
Batman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).