Batman Returns

Name: Batman Returns
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Released: 1992-06-19
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough

1992·Movie·PG-13·126 min·★ 6.9(7,116)

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“The Bat. The Cat. The Penguin.”

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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About Batman Returns

Batman Returns is a 1992 English-language action and fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The cast is led by Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 7100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Batman Returns was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Polygram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 19, 1992, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $280 million worldwide.

Director: Tim Burton
Writers: Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm
Release date: June 19, 1992
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $80 million
Box office: $280 million
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Polygram Pictures

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Batman Returns cast & crew

Batman Returns was directed by Tim Burton and written by Daniel Waters and Sam Hamm.

The cast features 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, and Pat Hingle as Commissioner James Gordon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Stefan Czapsky, and it was produced by Tim Burton and Denise Di Novi.

Is Batman Returns worth watching?

Batman Returns holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 7,116 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action and fantasy, Batman Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.

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