Batman: Year One
“A merciless crime turns a man into an outlaw.”
A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Where to watch Batman: Year One in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Batman: Year One there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Batman: Year One 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, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Batman: Year One
Batman: Year One is a 2011 English-language action, animation and crime film directed by Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu. The cast is led by Ben McKenzie, Bryan Cranston, Eliza Dushku. It has a runtime of 1h 4m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Batman: Year One was produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, and DC and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Lauren Montgomery, Sam Liu
- Writers
- Tab Murphy
- Release date
- September 27, 2011
- OTT release
- October 18, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC
Batman: Year One cast & crew
Batman: Year One was directed by Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu and written by Tab Murphy.
The cast features Ben McKenzie as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice), Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordon (voice), Eliza Dushku as Selina (voice), Jon Polito as Commissioner Loeb (voice), Alex Rocco as Falcone (voice), and Katee Sackhoff as Detective Essen (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Drake and it was produced by Lauren Montgomery and Michael Uslan.
Is Batman: Year One worth watching?
Batman: Year One holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,050 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 4m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, animation, and crime, Batman: Year One is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Batman: Year One
Batman: Year One 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.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 18, 2011.
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: Year One
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)
Batman: Year One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Batman: Year One in United States?
Batman: Year One 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: Year One in?
Batman: Year One is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Batman: Year One?
Batman: Year One runs 1 hours 4 minutes (64 minutes).
▸What is Batman: Year One rated?
Batman: Year One is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,050 ratings.
▸When did Batman: Year One release on OTT?
Batman: Year One became available digitally on October 18, 2011.
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