Batman Returns (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, Batman Returns is an action and fantasy film directed by Tim Burton, running about 126 minutes. “The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin, an employee of a corrupt businessman transforms into the Catwoman.
Who’s in it. Batman Returns stars Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin, Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle / Catwoman and Christopher Walken as Max Shreck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Batman Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $280M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Batman Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batman Returns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Batman Returns (1992)?
- In US, Batman Returns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Batman Returns worth watching?
- Batman Returns holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Batman Returns?
- Batman Returns stars Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and Michael Gough.
- When was Batman Returns released?
- Batman Returns was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.