Batman Returns
“The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.”
Synopsis
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
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Top Cast
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Michael Keaton
Batman / Bruce Wayne
Danny DeVito
Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer
Catwoman / Selina
Christopher Walken
Max Shreck
Michael Gough
Alfred
Pat Hingle
Commissioner Gordon
Michael Murphy
Mayor
Cristi Conaway
Ice Princess
Andrew Bryniarski
Chip
Vincent Schiavelli
Organ Grinder
Steve Witting
Josh
Jan Hooks
Jen
John Strong
Sword Swallower
Rick Zumwalt
Tattooed Strongman
Anna Katarina
Poodle Lady
Gregory Scott Cummins
Acrobat Thug One
Erika Andersch
Knifethrower Dame
Travis McKenna
Fat Clown
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$280M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$200M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Waters
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Batman Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $280M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Polygram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Daniel Waters, Bob Kane, Sam Hamm
Danny Elfman
Stefan Czapsky
Bob Badami, Chris Lebenzon
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker, Jon Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burton
Producer
Bo Welch
Production Design
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Bob Badami
Editor
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Tim Burton
Director
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Daniel Waters
Screenplay
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
John Bruno
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Skotak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bob Ringwood
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman Returns about?
The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.
Who directed Batman Returns?
Batman Returns was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Batman Returns?
The principal cast of Batman Returns includes Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough.
When was Batman Returns released and how long is it?
Batman Returns was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Batman Returns?
Batman Returns had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $280M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Batman Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman Returns was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Batman Returns based on a book or true story?
Batman Returns is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman Returns?
Batman Returns holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; 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.).