Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
“From the chronicles of the DC Universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge, and redemption.”
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in United States
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Where is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
About Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a 2013 English-language animation, action and mystery film directed by Jay Oliva. The cast is led by Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby. It has a runtime of 2h 28m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, and DC and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jay Oliva
- Writers
- Bob Goodman
- Release date
- October 8, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns cast & crew
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was directed by Jay Oliva and written by Bob Goodman.
The cast features Peter Weller as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice), Ariel Winter as Carrie Kelley / Robin (voice), David Selby as Commissioner James Gordon (voice), Wade Williams as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice), Michael Emerson as Joker (voice), and Dee Bradley Baker as Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Bruce Timm and Michael Uslan.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns worth watching?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 159 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation films.
At 2h 28m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, action, and mystery, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Peter Weller
Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Ariel Winter
Carrie Kelley / Robin (voice)
David Selby
Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
Wade Williams
Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael Emerson
Joker (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera
Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
Paget Brewster
Lana Lang (voice)
Richard Doyle
The Mayor (voice)
Michael Jackson
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Yuri Lowenthal
The Son of Batman / Rookie Police Officer (voice)
Michael McKean
Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in United States?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
▸What is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns rated?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 159 ratings.
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