Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
“Old heroes never die. They just get darker.”
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-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, Part 1 in United States
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Where is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is a 2012 English-language science fiction, action and animation film directed by Jay Oliva. The cast is led by Peter Weller, Ariel Winter, David Selby. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 was produced by Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC and made in United States of America. It was released on September 25, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jay Oliva
- Writers
- Bob Goodman
- Release date
- September 25, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 cast & crew
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 was directed by Jay Oliva and written by Bob Goodman.
The cast features Peter Weller as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice), Ariel Winter as Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice), David Selby as James Gordon (voice), Wade Williams as Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice), Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice), and Rob Paulsen as Jeff Adams (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Drake and it was produced by Sam Register and Bruce Timm.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 worth watching?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,712 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, action, and animation, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 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, Part 1
Peter Weller
Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Ariel Winter
Robin / Carrie Kelley (voice)
David Selby
James Gordon (voice)
Wade Williams
Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
Michael McKean
Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Jeff Adams (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Mutant Leader / Anchor Bill (voice)
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Silk / Other Spike / Young Mutant (voice)
Paget Brewster
Lana Lang (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Hernando / TV Host (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Don / Fat Mutant / Additional Voices (voice)
Maria Canals-Barrera
Yindel (voice)
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 in United States?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 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, Part 1 in?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 rated?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,712 ratings.
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