Batman (1989)
A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.
Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as 'The Joker' seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
How intense is Batman?
Batman is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs dark. Rated PG-13.
What Batman feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicgrittycampypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Batman
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Batman for you?
Is Batman scary?
Only a little. Batman has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Batman gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Batman sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Batman OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Batman?
Batman runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream Batman?
Batman is streaming on Max.
Does Batman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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