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Batman: Year One

2011·Movie·PG-13·64 min·7.2(1,054)

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.

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Where to watch Batman: Year One in United States

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Where is Batman: Year One streaming around the world?

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About Batman: Year One

Batman: Year One is a 2011 English-language action, animation and crime film directed by Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery. 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 currently streaming on YouTube Free.

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
Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery
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
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Batman: Year One cast & crew

Batman: Year One was directed by Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery 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 1,054 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

In United States, you can stream Batman: Year One on YouTube Free, 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 October 18, 2011.

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Cast of Batman: Year One

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Jim Gordon (voice)

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

Selina (voice)

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Commissioner Loeb (voice)

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Falcone (voice)

Katee Sackhoff

Katee Sackhoff

Detective Essen (voice)

Sara Ballantine

Sara Ballantine

Skeevers' Attorney (voice)

Jeff Bennett

Jeff Bennett

Alfred (voice)

Steve Blum

Steve Blum

Stan (voice)

Roark Critchlow

Roark Critchlow

Hare Krishna (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Barbara Gordon (voice)

Robin Atkin Downes

Robin Atkin Downes

Harvey Dent (voice)

Batman: Year One — FAQs

Where can I watch Batman: Year One in United States?

Batman: Year One is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.

Is Batman: Year One on YouTube Free?

Yes — Batman: Year One is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.

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 1,054 ratings.

When did Batman: Year One release on OTT?

Batman: Year One became available digitally on October 18, 2011.

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