

Batman: The Killing Joke
“The madness begins.”
As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.
Where to watch Batman: The Killing Joke in United States
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Where is Batman: The Killing Joke streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | SFR Play | 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, Google Play Movies |
About Batman: The Killing Joke
Batman: The Killing Joke is a 2016 English-language animation, crime and drama film directed by Sam Liu. The cast is led by Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Batman: The Killing Joke was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC and made in United States of America. It was released on July 24, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Liu
- Writers
- Brian Azzarello
- Release date
- July 24, 2016
- OTT release
- July 26, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Batman: The Killing Joke cast & crew
Batman: The Killing Joke was directed by Sam Liu and written by Brian Azzarello.
The cast features Kevin Conroy as Batman (voice), Mark Hamill as The Joker (voice), Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice), Ray Wise as Commissioner Gordon (voice), John DiMaggio as Francesco (voice), and Robin Atkin Downes as Detective Bullock (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael McCuistion and it was produced by Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melniker.
Is Batman: The Killing Joke worth watching?
Batman: The Killing Joke holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,933 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, crime, and drama, Batman: The Killing Joke is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Batman: The Killing Joke
In United States, you can stream Batman: The Killing Joke on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 26, 2016.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Batman: The Killing Joke

Kevin Conroy
Batman (voice)

Mark Hamill
The Joker (voice)

Tara Strong
Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)

Ray Wise
Commissioner Gordon (voice)

John DiMaggio
Francesco (voice)

Robin Atkin Downes
Detective Bullock (voice)

Brian George
Alfred (voice)

JP Karliak
Reese (voice)

Andrew Kishino
Murray (voice)

Nolan North
Mitch (voice)

Maury Sterling
Paris (voice)

Fred Tatasciore
Carny Owner (voice)
Batman: The Killing Joke — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Batman: The Killing Joke in United States?
Batman: The Killing Joke is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Batman: The Killing Joke on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Batman: The Killing Joke is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Batman: The Killing Joke in?
Batman: The Killing Joke is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Batman: The Killing Joke?
Batman: The Killing Joke runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Batman: The Killing Joke rated?
Batman: The Killing Joke is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,933 ratings.
▸When did Batman: The Killing Joke release on OTT?
Batman: The Killing Joke became available digitally on July 26, 2016.











