Batman: Year One
“A merciless crime turns a man into an outlaw.”
Synopsis
A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Batman: Year One - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-24
Top Cast
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Ben McKenzie
Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Jim Gordon (voice)
Eliza Dushku
Selina (voice)
Jon Polito
Commissioner Loeb (voice)
Alex Rocco
Falcone (voice)
Katee Sackhoff
Detective Essen (voice)
Sara Ballantine
Skeevers' Attorney (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Alfred (voice)
Steve Blum
Stan (voice)
Roark Critchlow
Hare Krishna (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Barbara Gordon (voice)
Robin Atkin Downes
Harvey Dent (voice)
Keith Ferguson
Jefferson Skeevers (voice)
Danny Jacobs
Flass' Attorney (voice)
Nick Jameson
Merkel (voice)
Liliana Mumy
Holly (voice)
Pat Musick
Falcone's Wife (voice)
Andrea Romano
Obstetrician (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
DVD release
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 18, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauren Montgomery, Sam Liu
- Screenplay & Story
- Tab Murphy
- Original Score
- Christopher Drake
- Original Title
- Batman: Year One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Montgomery, Sam Liu
Tab Murphy, Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, Bob Kane
Christopher Drake
Margaret Hou
Lauren Montgomery, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker, Bruce Timm, Mike Carlin
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Montgomery
Director
Sam Liu
Director
Tab Murphy
Screenplay
Lauren Montgomery
Producer
Margaret Hou
Editor
Christopher Drake
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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: Year One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Batman: Year One about?
A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Who directed Batman: Year One?
Batman: Year One was directed by Lauren Montgomery, Sam Liu.
Who stars in Batman: Year One?
The principal cast of Batman: Year One includes Ben McKenzie, Bryan Cranston, Eliza Dushku, Jon Polito, Alex Rocco.
When was Batman: Year One released and how long is it?
Batman: Year One was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Batman: Year One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Batman: Year One was composed by Christopher Drake.
Is Batman: Year One based on a book or true story?
Batman: Year One is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Frank Miller", Graphic Novel: "David Mazzucchelli", Characters: "Bob Kane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Batman: Year One?
Batman: Year One holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).